Today, Saturday, January 10, 2026, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Algeria’s Desert Foxes in a highly anticipated AFCON 2025 Quarter-final at the Marrakesh Stadium in Morocco. Kick-off is set for 5:00 PM WAT.
Coach Eric Chelle has opted for an unchanged side following the 4-0 victory over Mozambique, maintaining the 4-3-1-2 formation.
Notably, Victor Osimhen starts alongside Akor Adams despite recent reports of a minor on-field disagreement with Ademola Lookman.
Nigeria Starting XI (4-3-1-2)
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Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
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Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi
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Midfielders: Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi (C), Alex Iwobi
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Attacking Midfield: Ademola Lookman
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Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams
Substitutes: Akinsanmiro, Awaziem, Chukwueze, Dele-Bashiru, Ejuke, Lawal, Nnadi, Obasogie, Ogbu, Onuachu, Onyedika, Sanusi, Moses Simon, Usman, Uzoho.
Algeria Starting XI (4-4-2)
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Goalkeeper: Luca Zidane
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Defenders: Belghali, Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Aït-Nouri
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Midfielders: Hicham Boudaoui, Ramiz Zerrouki (replacing Ismael Bennacer), Farès Chaïbi, Riyad Mahrez (C)
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Forwards: Ibrahim Maza, Mohamed Amoura
Substitutes: Abdelli, Youcef Atal, Bakrar, Belaïd, Benbot, Berkane, Boulbina, Baghdad Bounedjah, Dorval, Hadj Moussa, Kebbal, Mandréa, Zorgane.
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