Studio kick-off: January 10, 2026, at 17:30.

Kick-off: January 10, 2026, at 18:00.

The quarterfinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will feature a clash between Algeria and Nigeria. The match will take place at Stade de Marrakech in Marrakech. The opponents come into this showdown with a rich head-to-head history. It has played 22 matches against the opponent: Algeria has won 10 times, Nigeria has claimed 9 victories, and 3 matches ended in draws. The last time they met was in September 2022 in a friendly, where Algeria proved stronger with a 2–1 win. At the same time, Nigeria has not beaten the Desert Foxes in the last four meetings between the sides.

Watch the Algeria vs Nigeria match online on MEGOGO on 10.01.2026.

Algeria is backing up its ambitions with results at the tournament. Under Vladimir Petkovic, it finished the group stage with a perfect record, defeating Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Equatorial Guinea, and in the Round of 16, it edged past DR Congo 1–0 in extra time thanks to Adil Boulbina’s goal in the 119th minute. According to tournament statistics, it has scored 8 goals and conceded only one.

Nigeria has also covered the distance confidently and with goals to spare. In the group stage, the Super Eagles beat Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda, and in the Round of 16, it thrashed Mozambique 4–0. It comes into the match with 12 goals scored and 4 conceded, so the meeting in Marrakech promises to be a real test for both defenses and will largely depend on which side is able to impose its tempo first.

Watch the live broadcast of the Algeria vs Nigeria match online on MEGOGO on 10.01.2026.