AFCON 2025: Algeria to Face Nigeria in Quarter-Finals After Dramatic Win Over DR Congo
Algeria have booked a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after securing a hard-fought 1–0 victory over DR Congo after extra time in their round-of-16 encounter in Rabat on Tuesday.
The tightly contested fixture was decided late, with Algeria showing resilience and composure to edge past the Democratic Republic of Congo and seal their place in the last eight of the tournament. The win officially confirmed their quarter-final date with the Super Eagles.
Nigeria, on the other hand, powered into the quarter-finals in emphatic fashion on Monday, crushing Mozambique 4–0 in their own round-of-16 tie.
With both teams now confirmed, attention turns to what promises to be one of the standout matches of the tournament. The Algeria vs Nigeria quarter-final is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 10 January, in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh.
