Match report
Algeria vs Nigeria — the facts
Nigeria won 2–0 away against Algeria (half-time 0–0).
Algeria met Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (Quarter-finals). Kick-off was Saturday, 10 January 2026, 16:00 UTC at Grand Stade de Marrakech. Referee: Issa Sy.
Team pages: Algeria · Nigeria · Africa Cup of Nations
Key moments
- 47' Goal: Victor Osimhen (assist: Sopuruchukwu Onyemaechi) — 0–1
- 57' Goal: Akor Adams (assist: Victor Osimhen) — 0–2
Starting line-ups
Algeria (4-2-3-1)
Nigeria (4-3-1-2)
About this match
On this page: the Algeria vs Nigeria final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Africa Cup of Nations fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Algeria and Nigeria team pages or the Africa Cup of Nations page.