Nigeria produced a commanding display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in Marrakesh, booking their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with an impressive and controlled performance.
The Super Eagles, chasing a fourth continental title, took full control of the match and will now face tournament hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown.
After a dominant first half in which Nigeria created several clear chances, the breakthrough arrived shortly after the restart. In the 47th minute, Bruno Onyemeachi delivered a precise cross from the left, and Victor Osimhen rose at the back post to power a header past Luca Zidane.
Nigeria doubled their lead just 10 minutes later. Alex Iwobi split the Algerian defence with a perfectly weighted pass, allowing Osimhen to break free. Instead of shooting, the striker calmly squared the ball for Akor Adams, who rounded the goalkeeper and finished confidently.
Algeria struggled to cope with Nigeria’s pace and movement throughout the game. The North Africans failed to register a meaningful effort on target for much of the match, while the Super Eagles continued to threaten through Osimhen, Adams and Ademola Lookman.
Despite losing captain Wilfred Ndidi to injury late in the second half, Nigeria stayed solid at the back and almost added a third goal when Adams struck the post after being set up once again by Osimhen.
The final whistle confirmed a one-sided victory that underlined Nigeria’s growing momentum in the tournament. With confidence high and key players in form, the Super Eagles now turn their focus to a semi-final clash with Morocco as they continue their quest for their first AFCON crown since 2013.
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