Overview
- Both teams swept their groups, with Algeria advancing past DR Congo 1-0 after extra time and Nigeria routing Mozambique 4-0 in the round of 16.
- Nigeria lead the tournament with 12 goals, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on three each, though their defense is the leakiest among the remaining sides.
- Osimhen’s on-field clash with Lookman against Mozambique was followed by a federation statement saying the matter was resolved and that the squad was intact.
- Journalist Olúwashínà Okeleji reports players and staff have not received promised win bonuses and have decided not to travel to Marrakech until paid, a claim not confirmed by officials.
- Algeria rely on a compact back line with just one goal conceded so far and on key contributors including captain Riyad Mahrez and 19-year-old midfielder Ibrahim Maza.