Algeria v Nigeria AFCON quarter-final in Marrakech

Goal reports Algeria and Nigeria meet in an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Stade de Marrakech on 10 Jan 2026, with kick-off listed as 11:00 EST and 16:00 GMT. Algeria, two-time champions, advanced after a tense Round of 16 in which Adil Boulbina scored in the 119th minute; they have conceded one goal in the tournament and Riyad Mahrez has three.

Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri is highlighted for his attacking full-back role and Luca Zidane is set to stand in goal. Algeria face midfield uncertainty after Ismael Bennacer came off against DR Congo, while Houssem Aouar is sidelined and Anis-Hadj Moosa is suspended. Nigeria, three-time winners, arrive with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on three goals each and, according to the report, 12 goals in the tournament so far.

Their midfield pivot of Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka is noted as a platform for Alex Iwobi, with Akor Adams and Osimhen providing the attack. The Super Eagles are aiming for their first AFCON title since 2013; both sides have scored in six of their last seven matches. English-language coverage is listed as available via Fubo in the United States and Canada, E4 in the UK, beIN Sports in Australia, beIN Sports Malaysia, beIN Sports MENA in the Middle East, FanCode in India and SuperSport across South / Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Sports, Algeria, Nigeria, Stade De Marrakech, Riyad Mahrez, Victor Osimhen