Adel Boulbina Hails Super Eagles, Takes Swipe at Morooco
Algerian forward Adel Boulbina has praised Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 2-0 defeat to the West Africans at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, while also taking a subtle swipe at other teams still competing at the tournament, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
The comments came after Algeria’s impressive run was halted by Nigeria in the knockout stage, despite the North Africans winning all three of their group matches and progressing confidently into the latter stages of the competition.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, Boulbina was full of admiration for the Super Eagles, highlighting their quality, discipline, and ability to win games without external assistance. In a statement that quickly drew attention, the Algerian attacker suggested that Nigeria’s success was built purely on merit and performance on the pitch.
“The Nigerian national team is a great team and doesn’t need any help from the referee to win games, unlike some other teams,” Boulbina said, in remarks widely interpreted as a veiled criticism of officiating controversies involving other nations at the tournament.
Nigeria’s victory over Algeria was a composed and authoritative display, with the Super Eagles controlling key moments of the game and capitalising on their chances to seal a deserved 2-0 win. The result ended Algeria’s hopes of lifting the AFCON title, despite their strong showing earlier in the competition.
Boulbina himself had been one of Algeria’s standout performers at AFCON 2025. The forward played a crucial role in his country’s Round of 16 success, scoring the decisive goal against DR Congo to send the Desert Foxes into the quarter-finals. However, his influence was limited against a well-organised Nigerian side that effectively neutralised Algeria’s attacking threats.
The Super Eagles’ performance against Algeria further reinforced their status as one of the most consistent and respected teams at the tournament, earning plaudits from opponents and neutrals alike. As Nigeria continues their AFCON campaign, Boulbina’s comments serve as a strong endorsement of the team’s professionalism and quality on the continental stage.
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