Algeria v Nigeria: Teams confirmed for Afcon quarter-final
The 2019 champions Algeria take on Nigeria in a crucial quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Algeria boasts an impressive record of 11 victories in their last 14 matches and appears to be the team to beat.
Nigeria has also shown strong performances while in Morocco, yet they have not secured a win against Algeria in their previous four encounters.
Algeria team news
Algeria XI: Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri; Boudaoui, Zerrouki, Chaibi; Mahrez, Amoura, Maza
Nigeria team news
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 Osimhen & Adams lead the attack Iwobi centrally positioned Bassey and Ajayi holding the defense Let’s go, Super Eagles #ALGNGA #Naija4TheWin pic.twitter.com/tCvT0VYVM3— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 10, 2026
Nigeria XI: Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi; Lookman; Osimhen, Adams
How to watch Algeria v Nigeria: TV and online streams
The match kicks off on Saturday at 4pm UK time. In the UK, live coverage of AFCON 2025 can be found on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4, and their YouTube channel. In the USA, beIN Sports serves as the tournament broadcaster.
Live online streaming is accessible on a wide variety of devices via Channel 4’s website and app, as well as the beIN Sports app.
Stats for Algeria v Nigeria
Algeria has been eliminated at this stage in four out of their last six AFCON knockout performances
Nigeria has reached the semi-finals in 15 of their last 20 AFCON tournaments
Nigeria has not claimed victory in their last four matches against Algeria
Published: 2026-01-10 15:14:00
source: www.101greatgoals.com
