Algeria v Nigeria live: Dominant Super Eagles advance into Afcon semi-finals
Algeria 0–2 Nigeria: Dominant display gives Super Eagles win to seal semi-final tie against Morocco
Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams ensured a dominant win for Nigeria over Algeria in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria got off to a quick start in Marrakesh, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lively as the Super Eagles began to dominate.
The early pressure almost told as Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line by Ramy Bensebaini before Akor Adams blazed over when clean through, but the two sides went in level at the break despite the Super Eagles’ dominance.
However, Nigeria were soon rewarded for their efforts, with Osimhen heading in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross less than two minutes into the second half.
It was nothing less than the Super Eagles deserved and they soon added a second, Adams finishing off a superb team move to round Luca Zidane and tap into an empty net to seal the result.
It means the Super Eagles advance into the final four at Afcon, booking a place in the semi-finals against Morocco on Wednesday, 14 January.
Follow all the reaction from Marrakesh below:
Morocco seal first Afcon semi-final since 2004 with convincing win over Cameroon
Here’s the report from yesterday’s quarter-final, with Morocco beating Cameroon...
Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final clash to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years.
Ismael Saibari was also on target in another workmanlike display in which Morocco were efficient enough, but also created little in the way of chances, netting from two of their three shots on target.
Cameroon had a strong shout for a penalty in the second half after what looked like a foul on Bryan Mbeumo but they too battled in the final third and did not force home goalkeeper Yassine Bounou into a save in the 90 minutes.
Morocco seal first Afcon semi-final since 2004 with convincing win over Cameroon
Afcon 2025: Fixtures, results and quarter-final schedule in full from Africa Cup of Nations
Here is the schedule and kick-off times for the semi-finals and beyond:
Afcon 2025: Fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full from Africa Cup of Nations
Afcon 2025: How to watch every match for free on TV and online
The Africa Cup of Nations is hotting up with the knockout stages bringing drama and every game will be available to watch in the United Kingdom across Channel 4.
The broadcaster has secured exclusive rights to the 24-team tournament and will show every game on Channel 4, E4 or 4Seven, or online on Channel 4’s streaming service.
How to watch every Africa Cup of Nations match
Afcon schedule
Here’s the remaining Afcon schedule then:
Quarter-finals
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Egypt v Ivory Coast | 7:00 PM | Le Grand Stade Agadir, Agadir, Morocco
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Semi-finals
Senegal v Quarter-final 4 Winner | 5:00 PM | Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tangier, Morocco
Morocco v Nigeria | 8:00 PM | Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, Rabat, Morocco
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Third-place play-off
Semi-final 1 Loser v Semi-final 2 Loser | 4:00 PM | Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, Morocco
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Final
Semi-final 1 Winner v Semi-final 2 Winner | 7:00 PM | Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, Rabat, Morocco
Afcon semi-finals
Here is the line-up so far for the semi-finals then:
Wednesday, 14 January
Senegal vs Egypt/Ivory Coast - Tangier, 5pm GMT
Morocco vs Nigeria - Rabat, 8pm GMT
FULL-TIME! Algeria 0-2 Nigeria
That result means Nigeria book a semi-final place against Morocco!
That tie will take place in Rabat on Wednesday, 14 January, with kick-off set for 5pm GMT.
FULL-TIME! Algeria 0-2 Nigeria
FULL-TIME! Algeria 0-2 Nigeria
The referee blows the final whistle and the Super Eagles advance into the semi-finals at Afcon 2025!
It’s a superb result after a dominant display to get a fairly straightforward win over Algeria, and the Super Eagles will face Morocco in the semi-finals next week.
Algeria 0-2 Nigeria
90 +4 mins
A brief break in play as Nwabali is receiving treatment after a late challenge. Victor Osimhen makes way for Igoh Ogbu late on.
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