Super Eagles land in Marrakech ahead of AFCON 2025 quarter-final vs Algeria

Nigeria's Super Eagles have touched down in Marrakech, Morocco, to prepare for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria's Fennecs on Saturday at Marrakesh Stadium.

Following the announcement of their quarter-final matchup, the Super Eagles arrived in Marrakech on Wednesday for final preparations ahead of the high-stakes clash with Algeria, known as the Desert Foxes or Fennecs. This encounter revives a fierce rivalry, highlighted by Algeria's 2019 AFCON triumph over Nigeria. While details on training or lineups remain unavailable, the team's early arrival underscores their focus on advancing deeper into the tournament.

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Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates after Nigeria's 2-0 win over Algeria in AFCON quarter-final, Marrakesh stadium.
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Victor Osimhen scored and assisted in Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-final in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026, propelling the Super Eagles into the semi-finals against Morocco. The Napoli striker emphasized team success over personal records after his 35th international goal. Coach Eric Chelle praised the team's identity and clinical second-half performance.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to play the Fennecs of Algeria in the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The match will take place at the Marrakesh stadium in Morocco on Saturday.

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Nigeria's Super Eagles, having advanced past Algeria in the quarter-finals, face host nation Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final on Wednesday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. A Ghanaian referee and South African officials will officiate.

Nigeria's Super Eagles clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties. President Bola Tinubu hailed the team, describing the achievement as feeling like gold. This marks Nigeria's ninth bronze in the tournament's history.

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Host nation Morocco qualified for the Africa Cup final with a 4:2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria. Senegal defeated Egypt 1:0 thanks to a goal by Sadio Mané. The two teams will meet on Sunday in Rabat.

Morocco began the defense of Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Comoros in the tournament's opening match on December 21, 2025, in Rabat. Mali and Zambia played to a 1-1 draw the following day in Casablanca, setting the stage for further group stage action across Morocco's host cities. The 24-team competition runs until January 18, 2026, featuring stars like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

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Mali and Tunisia meet in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage, both aiming to improve after modest group performances. The Eagles of Mali advanced unbeaten but scoreless in open play, while Tunisia scraped through with one victory. Coaches from both sides emphasize the need for better finishing and overall play.

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