Is Algeria v Nigeria on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Afcon quarter-final

The Super Eagles battle the Desert Warriors in the quarter-finals in Marrakesh

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A heavyweight quarter-final in the Africa Cup of Nations sees 2019 champions Algeria take on three-time champions Nigeria for a place in the semi-finals.

Vladimir Petkovic’s Algeria have shone throughout, with victories over Sudan, Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea in the group stage before downing DR Congo in the last 16.

The Desert Warriors will hope to overcome the last eight after exiting the tournament in the quarter-finals in four of the last six appearances in the knockout stages.

The Super Eagles will be tough opponents, though, with the pedigree to advance at this stage, having reached the semi-finals in 15 of the last 20 appearances at the Afcon, including a runner-up finish last time out.

Redemption from failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is paramount for Eric Chelle’s men, with a competition-high 12 goals, Victor Osimhen will hope to lead a potent attack into the last four.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match

When is Algeria v Nigeria?

Algeria vs Nigeria will kick off at 4pm GMT on Saturday, 10 January, 2026 in the Marrakesh Stadium, Morocco.

How can I watch it?

Every Afcon match will be shown on Channel 4’s network, with E4 starting coverage at 3.30pm GMT, including a live stream for mobile users on All 4 and a live blog right here at Independent Sport.

Confirmed line-ups

Algeria XI: Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri; Boudaoui, Zerrouki, Chaibi; Mahrez, Amoura, Maza.

Nigeria XI: Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi; Lookman; Osimhen, Adams.

Team news

Algeria have made just one change from the win over DR Congo, with Ismaël Bennacer coming out of midfield for Ramiz Zerrouki. Luca Zidane starts in goal once again, with Riyadh Mahrez leading the side in attack and Man City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri at left-back.

Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has named the same starting XI as he did for the win over Mozambique in the last 16, with Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams once again leading the line. Ademola Lookman plays in the attacking midfield role, with the trio of Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Wilfried Ndidi anchoring midfield.

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