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Algeria vs Nigeria Lineups, AFCON Preview
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Algeria vs Nigeria Lineups, AFCON Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Emmanuel Mendez  |  Last updated Jan 10, 2026 8:05 AM ET

One of the biggest games of the 2025 AFCON so far will be Algeria vs Nigeria in the quarterfinals. Both teams are unbeaten in the competition and are among the favorites to win the competition.

Algeria and Nigeria advance to the quarter-finals after winning their respective Round of 16 matches earlier this week.

Nigeria continued their winning streak in the AFCON after beating Mozambique 4-0. Nigeria's goal scorers were Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, and Victor Osimhen, who scored two goals.

Nigeria is the only team left in the tournament to have won every match in regular time.

Algeria defeated DR Congo 1-0 after extra time. The match finished in a 0-0 draw in regular time. In the last minute of extra time, Adil Boulbina scored a screamer to avoid a penalty shootout and help Alegria reach the quarter-finals.

Algeria has won all of their games in the tournament as well, but the match against DR Congo ruined their winning streak in regular time.

Algeria's Adil Boulbina celebrates scoring his sides first goal of the match during the Africa Cup Of Nations Round Of 16 match between Algeria and DR Congo at Moulay Hassan Stadium on January 6, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)

Where to Watch Algeria vs Nigeria

Algeria vs Nigeria will kick off at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time in Marrakech, Morocco, at the Stade de Marrakech.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries through select TV channels and streaming services.

  • beIN Sports (USA)
  • beIN Sports En Español (USA)
  • CL beIN Sports English SD in Spanish (USA)
  • beIN SPORTS 3 (USA)
  • Fanatiz USA (USA)
  • fuboTV (USA)
  • beIN Sports MENA (Algeria)
  • SuperSport & NTA (Nigeria)

Expected Lineups for Algeria and Nigeria

Algeria

  • Goalkeeper: Anthony Mandrea
  • Defenders: Rayan Ait-Nouri, Mohamed Tougai, Zineddine Belaid, Rafik Belghali
  • Midfielders: Fares Chaibi, Himad Abdelli, Ramiz Zerrouki, Anis Hadj Moussa
  • Forwards: Ibrahim Maza, Mounsef Bakrar

Nigeria

  • Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
  • Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel
  • Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka
  • Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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