Overview
- Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in Marrakesh to book a last-four meeting with hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday.
- Victor Osimhen scored the opener and set up Akor Adams for the second, earning the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award.
- Osimhen is now on 35 goals for the Super Eagles, two short of Rashidi Yekini's all-time national record.
- The striker said his priority is winning the Africa Cup of Nations rather than chasing the scoring milestone, citing belief in the team's progress.
- Evening Standard reports Wilfred Ndidi will miss the semifinal due to suspension, with Nigeria also monitoring Bright Osayi-Samuel after a late knock.