Annese warns Algeria of Osimhen threat

Burkina Faso technical director Vincenzo Alberto Annese has warned Algeria and goalkeeper Luca Zidane ahead of their AFCON 2025 quarterfinal against Nigeria, describing Victor Osimhen as the tournament’s most dangerous striker. Osimhen is set to test Zidane, who has kept three clean sheets in four games after switching allegiance from France. Nigeria are the competition’s top scorers with 12 goals from seven players, half coming from Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, Annese said: “Nigeria has notable potential in attack… they are among the favorites… but I see them as more solid.” He added: “Then the Super Eagles have Osi… the strongest center forward in the tournament… when Osimhen leaves, Nigeria really changes face.”