Osimhen Shines as Nigeria Beats Algeria 2-0, Sets Up Morocco AFCON Semifinal

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News18•11-01-2026, 09:22
Osimhen Shines as Nigeria Beats Algeria 2-0, Sets Up Morocco AFCON Semifinal
- •Victor Osimhen led Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON quarterfinal.
- •Osimhen scored one goal and assisted another, earning him the man-of-the-match award.
- •Nigeria will now face hosts Morocco in the semifinal, aiming for their fourth continental title.
- •The Super Eagles secured the win with second-half goals from Osimhen and Akor Adams.
- •Algeria's coach Vladimir Petkovic conceded that Nigeria deserved the win, acknowledging their superior performance.
Why It Matters: Victor Osimhen's stellar performance propelled Nigeria past Algeria into the AFCON semifinals against Morocco.
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