Super Eagles Outclass Algeria to Book Semi-Final Clash with Hosts Morocco

Published By Jerry Adesewo On Jan 10, 2026

Super Eagles Outclass Algeria to Book Semi-Final Clash with Hosts Morocco

By Jerry Adesewo

The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a statement performance earlier this evening, defeating the Carthage Eagles of Algeria in a keenly contested quarter-final encounter at the ongoing African Nations Cup in Morocco, to secure a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing continental tournament.

The match lived up to its billing as a classic duel between Nigeria, the tournament’s most prolific attacking side, against Algeria, widely regarded as the competition’s best defensive team. In the end, it was the Super Eagles’ attacking depth, pace, and tactical discipline that proved decisive, as Nigeria found a way through Algeria’s usually watertight backline to emerge victorious.

Nigeria went into the encounter with an impressive scoring record, having consistently troubled opponents with fluid attacking play and multiple goal threats. Algeria, on the other hand, arrived with a reputation for defensive solidity, having conceded the fewest goals in the tournament. The clash, therefore, promised a test of whether defensive resilience could withstand sustained attacking pressure.

From the opening exchanges, the Super Eagles imposed themselves on the game, pressing high and moving the ball with purpose. Algeria remained compact and disciplined, but Nigeria’s persistence paid off as gaps eventually appeared, allowing the Eagles to capitalise and tilt the contest in their favour, with two second-half goals, fashioned by the boots of Victor Oshimen and Akor Adams in the ’47’ and ’57’ minutes respectively.

The victory also carried added significance given the recent history between the two sides. Nigeria and Algeria have shared a fierce rivalry in continental football, with past encounters often deciding tournament trajectories. Algeria had edged some of the more recent high-profile meetings, making this win a measure of redemption for the Super Eagles and a reminder of their pedigree on the African stage.

Defensively, Nigeria matched Algeria’s intensity, neutralising counter-attacks and ensuring that the Carthage Eagles were limited in clear-cut chances. The balance between attack and defence underlined the Super Eagles’ growing maturity as the tournament progressed.

With the win, Nigeria now sets up a mouth-watering semi-final clash against the host nation, the Atlas Lions of Morocco, who had earlier dispatched Cameroon, with the same 2.0 goal line. The fixture promises another high-stakes encounter, as Nigeria’s free-flowing attack will again be tested—this time against a confident host side backed by intimidating home support.

For the Super Eagles, the triumph over Algeria reinforces their status as genuine title contenders. For fans, it signals that Nigeria’s blend of attacking flair and tactical discipline may yet carry them all the way to continental glory.

Super Eagles Outclass Algeria to Book Semi-Final Clash with Hosts Morocco