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Nigeria Beat Algeria 2–0 in AFCON Quarterfinal



If you missed today’s quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria, here’s a quick recap. The match had plenty of tension, and Nigeria came out on top.

When and Where:

  • Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026

  • Kick-off: 16:00 GMT / 17:00 local time

  • Stadium: Stade de Marrakech, Morocco

How People Watched:
Fans in the UK could follow the game on E4 or stream via All 4, while viewers in Africa and the US had SuperSport and beIN Sports. Online streaming options varied by region, and social media was full of live updates.

Match Recap:
Nigeria started the second half strongly, with Victor Osimhen opening the scoring. Later, Akor Adams added a second goal, giving Nigeria a comfortable lead. Algeria tried to fight back, but Nigeria’s defense remained solid throughout the game.

Final Score:
Algeria 0–2 Nigeria

Takeaway:
Nigeria advances to the semifinals and looked confident throughout the match. Algeria will need to regroup, but the tournament still has plenty of excitement ahead.

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