Impressive Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up AFCON semifinal with Morocco

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 10, 2026 at 07:27 PM

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Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Grand Stade de Marrakesh. Victor Osimhen scored the first goal and assisted Akor Adams for the second, securing Nigeria's victory. Osimhen scored in the 47th minute, followed by Adams in the 57th minute. Nigeria dominated the match, preventing Algeria from creating any scoring opportunities. The win advances Nigeria to the AFCON semifinal where they will face Morocco.

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Alex Iwobi 35% Ademola Lookman 35% Calvin Bassey 35% Bruno Onyemaechi 40% Ramy Bensebaini 40% Morocco ×360% Luca Zidane ×565% Akor Adams ×375% Africa Cup of Nations ×480% Algeria ×580% Victor Osimhen ×385% Nigeria ×790%

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africa cup of nations 100% nigeria 90% algeria 80% semifinal 80% victor osimhen 70% football 60% akor adams 60% goal 50% morocco 50% luca zidane 40%

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