Nigeria's Victor Osimhen controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal soccer match between Nigeria and Algeria, in Marrakech, Morocco, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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News1811-01-2026, 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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