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.