Super Eagles Set for Morocco Showdown After Beating Algeria to Reach AFCON Semifinals
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked a semifinal clash with tournament hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria in the quarterfinals, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
The three-time African champions sealed their place in the last four thanks to early second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, whose quick-fire strikes immediately after the restart broke Algerian resistance and put Nigeria firmly in control of the contest.
Osimhen opened the scoring with a clinical finish, before Adams doubled Nigeria’s advantage moments later to cap a dominant display by Éric Chelle’s side. The result underlined the Super Eagles’ growing confidence and cohesion at the tournament, where they have combined defensive discipline with sharp attacking efficiency. Having finished as runners-up at the 2023 AFCON, Nigeria is once again being tipped as a strong contender for the title.
The Super Eagles now face a stern test against hosts Morocco, who will enjoy massive home support and momentum heading into the semifinals. The Atlas Lions, who dispatched Cameroon in their quarterfinal clash, possess a technically gifted and pacey squad, particularly dangerous in transition and wide areas.
With both sides in fine form, the semifinal promises to be a high-quality encounter between two of Africa’s football heavyweights. The eagerly anticipated clash between Nigeria and Morocco is scheduled to take place at the Rabat Stadium on January 14, 2025, with a place in the AFCON final at stake.
Oluwayemi Omolagba
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