AFCON 2025: Nigeria Defeat Algeria 2–0 to Reach Semi-Finals

From Paul Orude Bauchi

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after recording a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria on Saturday.

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The encounter was keenly contested in the first half, with both sides creating chances.

Algeria defender Ramy Bensebaini produced a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Calvin Bassey and keep the score level before the break.

Nigeria broke the deadlock in the second half when Victor Osimhen rose highest at the back post to head home from close range.

The Super Eagles doubled their advantage soon after, as Akor Adams showed composure to go past the Algerian goalkeeper before calmly slotting the ball into an empty net.

The win sends Nigeria into the last four of the tournament, where they will face host nation Morocco in a highly anticipated semi-final clash scheduled for Wednes