Abioye Tosin Lawrence| January 10, 2026
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria.
Nigeria delivered a disciplined and confident performance, asserting dominance from the early stages of the encounter. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring, capitalising on Nigeria’s attacking pressure to give the Super Eagles a deserved lead.
The Algerians struggled to break through Nigeria’s well-organised defence, as the Super Eagles controlled possession and dictated the pace of the game. Adams later doubled Nigeria’s advantage with a composed finish, effectively sealing the contest and silencing Algerian hopes of a comeback.
Nigeria’s defensive unit remained solid throughout the match, denying Algeria clear scoring opportunities and ensuring a clean sheet at full time.
With the win, the Super Eagles march into the AFCON semi-finals in emphatic fashion, raising expectations among fans as the team continues its quest for continental glory.
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