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Nigeria 2–0 Algeria: Osimhen Sends Super Eagles Into AFCON Semifinals

Nigeria faces host Morocco in Wednesday’s semifinal.

Overview

  • Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 47th minute and set up Akor Adams for the second in the 57th.
  • Nigeria pulled away after a scoreless first half, imposing a high press and controlling territory after the break.
  • Algeria’s goalkeeper Luca Zidane was beaten twice as the Desert Foxes exited in the quarterfinals.
  • Sportbild reported Algeria failed to register a shot in the first half, underscoring their attacking struggles.
  • Sportbild also noted that Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza was substituted around the hour mark and appeared in tears on the bench.