The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria is currently underway at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco. As of approximately 5:30 PM WAT on Saturday, January 10, 2026, the match is in the first half.
Live Score: Nigeria 0 – 0 Algeria
Key Match Events (First Half):
27′ – Chance (Nigeria): Victor Osimhen was clean through on goal but was denied by a last-second, perfectly timed challenge from Rayan Ait-Nouri.
23′ – Save (Algeria): Ademola Lookman found space on the left and fired a shot toward the near post, but Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane made a diving save to keep it level.
16′ – Booking (Algeria): Ramiz Zerrouki received a yellow card for a hard foul on Lookman.
10′ – Nigeria Pressure: The Super Eagles have started with high physicality and a heavy press, forcing several early corners, though Osimhen’s headers have gone narrowly over the bar.
1′ – Kick-off: Nigeria got the game underway in Marrakech.
Starting Lineups
| Position | Nigeria (4-3-1-2) | Algeria (4-3-3) |
| Goalkeeper | Nwabali | Zidane |
| Defenders | Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi | Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri |
| Midfielders | Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi | Boudaoui, Zerrouki, Chaibi |
| Forwards | Lookman (AM), Osimhen, Adams | Mahrez, Maza, Amoura |
The winner of this heavyweight clash is scheduled to face the host nation, Morocco, in the semi-finals, following Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon earlier today.
