The Super Eagles Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on the evening of Saturday, 10 January, 2026, reports Thegazellenews.com.
Eric Chelle’ tutored side dominated the Desert Foxes for most of the first half, but failed to find the back of the net.
The closest Nigeria came to opening the scoring, came when Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line while Sevilla striker, Akor Adams blazed over the bar when he should have scored after going one-on-one with the Algerian goalkeeper, Luka Zidane, son of France legend, Zinedine Zidane who was in the stands watching.
Thegazellenews.com reports further that prior to the match with the Super Eagles, the Algerian keeper has not conceded any goal in three matches.
In the second half, Victor Osimhen headed in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross, before setting up Akor Adams for the second goal.
The three-time African champions will now clash with the hosts Morocco for a place in the final.
