By Victor Okoye
Victor Osimhen scored and assisted as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 on Saturday, securing a semi-final place on the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that the much-anticipated quarter-final encounter between the Tremendous Eagles and the Desert Foxes was performed on the Stade de Marrakech with over 32,452 spectators in attendance.
The Tremendous Eagles confronted stern resistance earlier than the break, with Algeria compact in midfield, limiting possibilities despite the strain from Osimhen, Akor Adams and Ademola Lookman.
Nigeria broke by means of after halftime when Osimhen powered house Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross within the forty seventh minute, his fourth purpose of the match.
Ten minutes later, Osimhen turned supplier, releasing Akor Adams, who rounded goalkeeper Luca Zidane and completed calmly to double Nigeria’s lead.
Algeria pushed ahead in response however lacked penetration, as Nigeria’s disciplined defence protected goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with authority.
The victory sends Nigeria into their sixteenth AFCON semi-final, the place the Tremendous Eagles will meet hosts Morocco in Rabat. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Joseph Edeh
