Match: Algeria v Nigeria
Date: Saturday January 10, 18h00 CAT
Venue: Marrakesh Stadium
Where to watch: LIVE on SuperSport AFCON and SuperSport Maximo 360
Head-to-Head
Played: 22
Algeria wins: 10
Nigeria wins: 9
Draws: 3
Last meeting: 27 September 2022, Algeria 2-1 Nigeria (International Friendly)
Key battle
Riyad Mahrez v Ademola Lookman
Mahrez AFCON stats
Appearances: 3
Minutes played: 209
Goals/assists: 3/0
Yellow/red cards: 0/0
Lookman AFCON stats
Appearances: 3
Minutes played: 266
Goals/assists: 3/4
Yellow/red cards: 1/0
Riyad Mahrez’s silk and guile meets Ademola Lookman’s direct thrust in a quarter-final duel of
equals. Both have three goals, but Lookman’s four assists tilt Nigeria’s edge.
Algeria rely on Mahrez’s control; Nigeria bet on Lookman’s pace, movement, and ruthless end product. Saturday’s clash could swing on moments of brilliance.
Tactical outlook
Vladimir Petkovic v Eric Chelle
Vladimir Petkovic’s measured structure and patient build-up collides with Eric Chelle’s athletic,
high-tempo Nigeria.
Petkovic will seek control through midfield balance and wide rotations, while Chelle presses aggressively, transitions quickly, and targets Algeria’s full-backs.
It’s a chess match between control and chaos, where in-game adjustments could define Saturday’s quarterfinal.
