90+10′
Nigeria with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+10′
That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+10′
Ball possession: Algeria: 43%, Nigeria: 57%.
90+10′
Yellow card for Moses Simon.
90+9′
The game is restarted.
90+8′
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
90+8′
Rafik Belghali is penalised for pushing Alex Iwobi.
90+8′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
90+8′
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+8′
Goal kick for Nigeria.
90+7′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
90+7′
The referee signals a free kick as Alex Iwobi from Nigeria trips Adil Boulbina
90+7′
Alex Iwobi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+6′
The referee signals a free kick as Anis Hadj Moussa from Algeria trips Moses Simon
90+6′
The referee signals a free kick as Himad Abdelli from Algeria trips Victor Osimhen
90+6′
The game is restarted.
90+5′
Bright Osayi-Samuel is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+4′
Stanley Nwabili is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+4′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+3′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
90+2′
Semi Ajayi from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
90+2′
The referee signals a free kick as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Nigeria trips Ramy Bensebaini
90+1′
Stanley Nwabili from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1′
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90′
Nigeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90′
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90′
Safe hands from Stanley Nwabili as he comes out and claims the ball
89′
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
89′
Goal kick for Nigeria.
89′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
88′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
88′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
87′
Himad Abdelli is penalised for pushing Victor Osimhen.
87′
The game is restarted.
87′
Ademola Lookman is leaving the field to be replaced by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in a tactical substitution.
86′
Akor Adams is leaving the field to be replaced by Chidozie Awaziem in a tactical substitution.
86′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86′
Redouane Berkane is penalised for pushing Calvin Bassey.
85′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
85′
Ball possession: Algeria: 40%, Nigeria: 60%.
85′
Yellow card for Stanley Nwabili.
85′
The game is restarted.
85′
Stanley Nwabili is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
84′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
84′
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria sends an effort wide of target
84′
Himad Abdelli swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
84′
Bruno Onyemaechi from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83′
Goal kick for Algeria.
83′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
83′
Redouane Berkane from Algeria is ruled offside.
83′
The cross by Rafik Belghali from Algeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
82′
Raphael Onyedika from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
82′
Oooh… that was a sitter! Akor Adams should have scored from that position
82′
POST! So nearly a goal by Akor Adams but his finish hits the post!
82′
The cross by Victor Osimhen from Nigeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
81′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
81′
Goal kick for Nigeria.
81′
Hicham Boudaoui is leaving the field to be replaced by Himad Abdelli in a tactical substitution.
81′
Mohamed Amoura is leaving the field to be replaced by Redouane Berkane in a tactical substitution.
80′
Baghdad Bounedjah fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
80′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
80′
Nigeria are in control of the ball.
80′
Ball possession: Algeria: 39%, Nigeria: 61%.
79′
Goal kick for Algeria.
79′
A chance presents itself to Akor Adams from Nigeria but his header goes wide
79′
The cross by Bruno Onyemaechi from Nigeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
79′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
79′
Hicham Boudaoui successfully blocks the shot
79′
A shot by Ademola Lookman is blocked.
79′
Aissa Mandi from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77′
The referee signals a free kick as Baghdad Bounedjah from Algeria trips Bright Osayi-Samuel
77′
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
77′
Semi Ajayi from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
76′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
76′
Rafik Belghali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75′
After a tactical foul, Hicham Boudaoui sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
75′
The referee signals a free kick as Hicham Boudaoui from Algeria trips Ademola Lookman
75′
Ball possession: Algeria: 40%, Nigeria: 60%.
74′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
74′
The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Onyemaechi from Nigeria trips Anis Hadj Moussa
73′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
73′
Raphael Onyedika is penalised for pushing Baghdad Bounedjah.
73′
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
73′
Akor Adams from Nigeria is ruled offside.
72′
Aissa Mandi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72′
Stanley Nwabili from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
71′
Semi Ajayi sends a header towards goal, but Luca Zidane is there to comfortably save it
71′
The cross by Ademola Lookman from Nigeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
70′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
70′
Ball possession: Algeria: 39%, Nigeria: 61%.
70′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
69′
Rayan Ait Nouri is penalised for pushing Bright Osayi-Samuel.
69′
Wilfred Ndidi is injured and is replaced by Raphael Onyedika.
69′
Frank Onyeka is leaving the field to be replaced by Moses Simon in a tactical substitution.
69′
After a tactical foul, Anis Hadj Moussa sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
68′
Reckless challenge there. Anis Hadj Moussa commits a rough foul on Bright Osayi-Samuel
68′
Calvin Bassey from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68′
Stanley Nwabili from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68′
Adil Boulbina swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
68′
The game is restarted.
68′
Yellow card for Wilfred Ndidi.
67′
Wilfred Ndidi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
67′
Wilfred Ndidi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
66′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66′
Bright Osayi-Samuel relieves the pressure with a clearance
65′
Semi Ajayi from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65′
Ball possession: Algeria: 37%, Nigeria: 63%.
65′
Calvin Bassey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64′
Goal kick for Nigeria.
64′
Bright Osayi-Samuel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64′
The cross by Anis Hadj Moussa from Algeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
64′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
64′
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
63′
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63′
Goal kick for Nigeria.
63′
The game is restarted.
63′
The referee is not having the complaints from Rayan Ait Nouri who is given a yellow card for dissent
62′
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
62′
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
62′
Bright Osayi-Samuel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
62′
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
61′
Goal kick for Nigeria.
61′
The game is restarted.
61′
Ibrahim Maza is leaving the field to be replaced by Adil Boulbina in a tactical substitution.
60′
Riyad Mahrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Anis Hadj Moussa in a tactical substitution.
60′
Ramiz Zerrouki is leaving the field to be replaced by Baghdad Bounedjah in a tactical substitution.
60′
Ball possession: Algeria: 36%, Nigeria: 64%.
60′
Calvin Bassey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
59′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
59′
Calvin Bassey from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
59′
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58′
Algeria are in control of the ball.
58′
Ademola Lookman made the key pass for the goal!
57′
Akor Adams managed to score from an easy position.
57′
Victor Osimhen provided the assist for the goal.
57′
G O O O A A A L – Akor Adams scores with the right foot!
57′
Victor Osimhen creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
56′
Algeria are in control of the ball.
56′
Nigeria are in control of the ball.
55′
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
55′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
55′
Ball possession: Algeria: 35%, Nigeria: 65%.
Victor Osimhen sends a header towards goal, but Luca Zidane is there to comfortably save it
54′
The cross by Bruno Onyemaechi from Nigeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
54′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
54′
Rafik Belghali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54′
Aissa Mandi from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
53′
The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Amoura from Algeria trips Frank Onyeka
52′
The referee signals a free kick as Ademola Lookman from Nigeria trips Hicham Boudaoui
52′
Hicham Boudaoui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
51′
Nigeria take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
51′
Safe hands from Luca Zidane as he comes out and claims the ball
51′
Nigeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50′
Ball possession: Algeria: 34%, Nigeria: 66%.
50′
Aissa Mandi from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50′
Ademola Lookman swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
49′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
49′
Calvin Bassey from Nigeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49′
Algeria are trying to create something here.
49′
Akor Adams from Nigeria is ruled offside.
48′
Nigeria are trying to create something here.
48′
Nigeria managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
48′
Alex Iwobi made the key pass for the goal!
47′
Bruno Onyemaechi provided the assist for the goal.
47′
G O O O O A A A L – Victor Osimhen from Nigeria heads the ball from close range into the net.
47′
Just two minutes into the second half, Victor Osimhen scores a header to give the Super Eagles the lead.
Half-Time: Algeria 0-0 Nigeria.
45+2 mins’
Osayi’s brilliant run is stopped by Ait-Nouri just outside the box. Bruno’s resulting free-kick goes straight into Zidane’s hands.
45‘
Three minutes of added time have been signaled.
41‘
Ait-Nouri misjudges a cross-field pass to Mahrez and runs into trouble.
36′
Iwobi sets Akor Adams clean through, but he lifts his effort over the bar with only Zidane to beat.
30‘
Goal-line technology rules out a Nigeria goal. They win a corner instead.
29‘
Amoura booked for a foul on Osayi. From the resulting free-kick, Lookman delivers, Bassey gets a touch, but Bensebaini makes a superb goal-line clearance.
27‘
Osimhen breaks through but Ait-Nouri’s last-ditch tackle keeps Algeria in the game.
26‘
Nigeria dominate possession, while Algeria struggle to string passes together. Frustration shows as Amoura fouls Ajayi.
22‘
Nwabali punches a free-kick poorly, but the referee spots a foul and awards Nigeria the decision.
21‘
Osayi-Samuel pulls back Mahrez after Nwabali’s pass out to the flank.
19‘
Iwobi misplaces a pass to Lookman, and Nigeria lose possession.
18′
Nigeria attack again; Osayi-Samuel throws the ball into the box, Ndidi flicks it on, but Algeria clear.
15‘
Algeria’s Zerrouki earns a yellow for a strong challenge on Lookman. Algeria have steadied after the early storm and are beginning to test Nigeria’s defence.
10‘
Onyeka gets on the end of a back-post cross but fails to connect cleanly, and Algeria clear.
8‘
Nigeria press high, forcing fouls but also catching Amoura offside. Osimhen then breaks through, sees his cut-back cleared for a corner, and heads over from the resulting delivery.
5‘
A lively duel developing between Maza and Bassey. The Algerian forward goes down near the touchline appealing for a foul, but the referee waves play on.
2‘
Nigeria win an early free-kick. Ajayi rises highest to meet the cross, but his header loops over the bar.
Kick-off
The match is underway at the Marrakesh Stadium, with a place in the semi-finals on the line.
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The penultimate quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON delivers a heavyweight showdown as Algeria face Nigeria at the Marrakesh Stadium.
Both sides have impressed with their attacking flair so far, setting the stage for a thrilling last-eight encounter.
Nigeria come into the tie as the fresher side after cruising past Mozambique in the round of 16. Algeria, by contrast, were taken to extra time by DR Congo and needed a dramatic 119th-minute strike from Adil Boulbina to book their place. Preparation for the match was briefly disrupted by a reported payment dispute in the Algerian camp, but the issue has since been resolved.
Between them, the Desert Warriors and the Super Eagles boast five AFCON titles, but one team’s journey will end this afternoon. The winners will move on to face host nation Morocco in the semi-finals.