Match Update: AFCON 2026 Quarter-Final Live Score: Nigeria 1 – 0 Algeria Time: 38th Minute
Goal Scorer: Victor Osimhen (NGR) Assist: Ademola Lookman
The Goal Detail
The deadlock is finally broken! After sustained pressure from the Super Eagles, Ademola Lookman whipped in a pinpoint cross from the left wing. Victor Osimhen outmuscled Mandi in the air and powered a clinical header into the bottom right corner, leaving Luca Zidane with no chance. The Marrakech Stadium has erupted as the Super Eagles take a vital lead into the closing minutes of the first half.
Live Match Stats (38′)
Possession: Nigeria 54% | Algeria 46%
Shots on Target: Nigeria 4 | Algeria 1
Corners: Nigeria 3 | Algeria 1
What This Means
As it stands, Nigeria is on track to secure a semi-final date with the hosts, Morocco. Algeria will now be forced to commit more men forward, which could open up spaces for Nigeria’s pace on the counter-attack.
