Summary
Nigeria won 2-0 against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored the goals, setting up a semifinal match against Morocco.
Key Facts
- Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in the AFCON quarterfinals.
- Victor Osimhen scored the first goal shortly after halftime.
- Akor Adams secured the second goal, assisted by Osimhen.
- Algeria's goalkeeper, Luca Zidane, made several mistakes during the match.
- Nigeria controlled the match, preventing Algeria from scoring any goals.
- A controversial VAR check did not award a goal to Nigeria in the first half.
- Nigeria will play Morocco in the AFCON semifinal.
- This marks Nigeria's 17th semifinal in the last 20 tournaments they qualified for.