Algeria 0-2 Nigeria final score - 10 January 2026, AFCON

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Highlights

Algeria Algeria
Nigeria Nigeria
End of game
90+9'
M. Simon
90+5'
O. Igoh
B. Osayi-Samuel
86'
C. Awaziem
A. Adams
86'
F. Dele-Bashiru
A. Lookman
85'
S. Nwabali
R. Berkane
M. Amoura
81'
H. Abdelli
H. Boudaoui
81'
H. Boudaoui
75'
69'
M. Simon
F. Onyeka
69'
R. Onyedika
W. Ndidi
A. Hadj Moussa
68'
67'
W. Ndidi
R. Ait-Nouri
62'
A. Boulbina
I. Maza
61'
A. Hadj Moussa
R. Mahrez
60'
B. Bounedjah
R. Zerrouki
60'
57'
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A. Adams
V. Osimhen
47'
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V. Osimhen
O. Bruno
Half-time
M. Amoura
28'
R. Zerrouki
15'
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Algeria Algeria
Nigeria Nigeria
41
Possession (%)
59
24
Fouls
11
13
Free Kicks
26
7
Clearances
8
3
Saves
0
0
Shots on target
5
2
Shots off target
5
2
Corners
4
2
Offside
2
0
Shots blocked
2
5
Substitutions
5
1
Injuries
4
2
Total shots
10
5
Yellow card
3

Form

Last matches

Algeria
Algeria Last matches
W D W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

6 Jan 2026 - AFCON

Algeria
1 :  0
DR Congo

31 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Equatorial Guinea
1 :  3
Algeria

28 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Algeria
1 :  0
Burkina Faso

24 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Algeria
3 :  0
Sudan

12 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup

Algeria
1 :  1
United Arab Emirates

9 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup

Algeria
2 :  0
Iraq
D W D W W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.5 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
0.17 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

6 Jan 2026 - AFCON

Algeria
1 :  0
DR Congo

28 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Algeria
1 :  0
Burkina Faso

24 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Algeria
3 :  0
Sudan

12 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup

Algeria
1 :  1
United Arab Emirates

9 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup

Algeria
2 :  0
Iraq

3 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup

Algeria
0 :  0
Sudan
D D W W W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

31 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Equatorial Guinea
1 :  3
Algeria

6 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup

Bahrain
1 :  5
Algeria

18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Saudi Arabia
0 :  2
Algeria

9 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Somalia
0 :  3
Algeria

8 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Guinea
0 :  0
Algeria

23 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Sudan
1 :  1
Algeria
Nigeria
Nigeria Last matches
D L W W W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

5 Jan 2026 - AFCON

Nigeria
4 :  0
Mozambique

30 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Uganda
1 :  3
Nigeria

27 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Nigeria
3 :  2
Tunisia

23 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Nigeria
2 :  1
Tanzania

16 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies

Egypt
2 :  1
Nigeria

16 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
1 :  1
DR Congo
W W D W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
3 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

5 Jan 2026 - AFCON

Nigeria
4 :  0
Mozambique

27 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Nigeria
3 :  2
Tunisia

23 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Nigeria
2 :  1
Tanzania

16 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
1 :  1
DR Congo

13 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
4 :  1
Gabon

14 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
4 :  0
Benin
L L D W L W
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

30 Dec 2025 - AFCON

Uganda
1 :  3
Nigeria

16 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies

Egypt
2 :  1
Nigeria

10 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Lesotho
1 :  2
Nigeria

9 Sept 2025 - World Cup

South Africa
1 :  1
Nigeria

12 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Sudan
4 :  0
Nigeria

5 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Senegal
1 :  0
Nigeria

Head to head

Algeria

50 %

Draw

0 %

Nigeria

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3.5
Total goals
100%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored
2
Goals conceded
100%
Over 2.5
0%
Under 2.5

14 Jul 2019 - AFCON

Algeria
2 :  1
Nigeria

12 Nov 2016 - World Cup

Nigeria
3 :  1
Algeria

Tactical Scheme

Algeria

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

23
L. Zidane
25
R. Belghali
2
A. Mandi
21
R. Bensebaini
15
R. Ait-Nouri
7
R. Mahrez
6
R. Zerrouki
14
H. Boudaoui
17
F. Chaibi
22
I. Maza
18
M. Amoura
22
A. Adams
9
V. Osimhen
7
A. Lookman
17
A. Iwobi
4
W. Ndidi
8
F. Onyeka
13
O. Bruno
21
C. Bassey
6
S. Ajayi
2
B. Osayi-Samuel
23
S. Nwabali

Formation : 4 - 3 - 1 - 2

Nigeria

Substitutes

Algeria
Algeria
Goalkeeper

O. Benbot

A. Mandrea

Defender

Y. Atal

Z. Belaid

M. Dorval

Midfielder

A. Zorgane

H. Abdelli

H. Boudaoui 81'

I. Kebbal

Forward

M. Bakrar

R. Berkane

M. Amoura 81'

A. Boulbina

I. Maza 61'

A. Hadj Moussa

R. Mahrez 60'

B. Bounedjah

R. Zerrouki 60'

Nigeria
Nigeria
Goalkeeper

A. Obasogie

F. Uzoho

Defender

O. Igoh

B. Osayi-Samuel 90'

Z. Sanusi

C. Awaziem

A. Adams 86'

Midfielder

R. Onyedika

W. Ndidi 69'

F. Dele-Bashiru

A. Lookman 86'

S. Lawal

N. Tocukvu

M. Usman

S. Chukwueze

Forward

E. Akinsanmiro

C. Ejuke

P. Onuachu

M. Simon

F. Onyeka 69'

Missing players

Algeria
Algeria
Midfielder

S. Chergui

Nigeria
Nigeria

Live Commentary

90+9' carton_jaune_1

Moses Simon (Nigeria) gets a yellow card.

90+8' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria.

90+8'  

Throw-in Algeria.

90+7' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade de Marrakech.

90+7' coup_franc_1

Algeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

90+6' coup_franc_1

Free kick Nigeria.

90+5' substitution_1

Nigeria make their fifth substitution with Ogbu Igoh replacing Bright Osayi-Samuel.

90+5' blessure_1

Bright Osayi-Samuel is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

90+3' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

90+3'  

Ball safe as Algeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90+2' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

90+1' coup_franc_1

Algeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

90'  

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Algeria territory.

90'  

Throw-in for Algeria in their own half.

90' sifflet_1

Issa Sy awards Nigeria a goal kick.

89'  

Algeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

89' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.

88'  

Throw-in for Algeria at Stade de Marrakech.

87' coup_franc_1

Free kick Nigeria.

86' substitution_1

Nigeria make their fourth substitution with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru replacing Ademola Lookman.

86' substitution_1

Chidozie Awaziem is on a sub for Akor Adams for Nigeria.

86' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

85'  

Nigeria's Stanley Nwabali looks ok and returns to the pitch.

85' carton_jaune_1

Nigeria's Stanley Nwabali has been booked in Marrakech and will miss the next match through suspension.

85' blessure_1

Stanley Nwabali is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

84' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.

84' tir_non_cadre_1

Algeria are pushing forward but Ramy Bensebaini's finish is wide of the goal.

84' corner_1

Algeria have been awarded a corner by Issa Sy.

83' sifflet_1

Algeria have a goal kick.

83' hors_jeu_1

Algeria are whistled for offside.

82' tir_non_cadre_1

Akor Adams heads the ball against the upright! Almost a goal there for Nigeria.

81' substitution_1

Algeria make their fifth substitution with Himad Abdelli replacing Hichem Boudaoui.

81' substitution_1

Redouane Berkane is replacing Mohamed Amoura for Algeria at Stade de Marrakech.

80' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade de Marrakech.

80' tir_non_cadre_1

Algeria are coming forward and Baghdad Bounedjah gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

79' sifflet_1

Issa Sy awards Algeria a goal kick.

79' tir_non_cadre_1

Akor Adams's header is off-target for Nigeria.

78' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria.

77' coup_franc_1

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

77'  

Can Algeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

75' carton_jaune_1

Algeria's Hichem Boudaoui has been booked in Marrakech.

75' coup_franc_1

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

74'  

Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

73'  

Issa Sy signals a Algeria throw-in in Nigeria's half.

73'  

Issa Sy signals a Algeria throw-in in Nigeria's half.

73' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Algeria in their own half.

72' hors_jeu_1

Nigeria's Akor Adams is whistled for offside at Stade de Marrakech.

70' coup_franc_1

Can Nigeria capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

69' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

69' substitution_1

Moses Simon is on a sub for Frank Onyeka for Nigeria.

69' substitution_1

Eric Chelle is making the team's first substitution at Stade de Marrakech with Raphael Onyedika replacing Wilfred Ndidi.

68' carton_jaune_1

Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) has received a first yellow card.

68' coup_franc_1

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

68' corner_1

Corner awarded to Algeria.

67' carton_jaune_1

Wilfred Ndidi for Nigeria has been booked by Issa Sy and will miss the next match due to a suspension.

66' blessure_1

Issa Sy waits before resuming play because Wilfred Ndidi for Nigeria is still down.

64' sifflet_1

Nigeria have a goal kick.

63'  

Throw-in for Algeria in their own half.

63'  

Algeria to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

62' carton_jaune_1

Rayan Ait-Nouri for Algeria has been booked by Issa Sy and receives a first yellow card.

62' sifflet_1

Issa Sy awards Nigeria a goal kick.

62'  

Nigeria's Calvin Bassey is back in action after a slight knock.

62'  

Throw-in for Algeria at Stade de Marrakech.

61' substitution_1

Vladimir Petkovic (Algeria) is making a third substitution, with Adil Boulbina replacing Ibrahim Maza.

60' substitution_1

Algeria make their second substitution with Anis Hadj Moussa replacing Riyad Mahrez.

60' substitution_1

Baghdad Bounedjah is on a sub for Ramiz Zerrouki for Algeria.

59' blessure_1

Attention is being given to Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey and play has been suspended briefly.

59' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade de Marrakech.

57' but_1

Nigeria take a comfortable 0-2 lead thanks to Akor Adams. Great play from Victor Osimhen to set up the goal.

54' tir_cadre_1

Nigeria push forward at Stade de Marrakech and Victor Osimhen gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Algeria defence.

53' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

52' coup_franc_1

Algeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

51'  

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Algeria's half?

50'  

Throw-in Nigeria.

50' corner_1

Corner awarded to Nigeria.

47' but_1

Victor Osimhen heads in to make it 0-1 at Stade de Marrakech. That's a fine assist from Onyemaechi Bruno.

46' coup_franc_1

Algeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

45+3' tir_cadre_1

Onyemaechi Bruno for Nigeria drives towards goal at Stade de Marrakech. But the finish is unsuccessful.

45+1' coup_franc_1

Algeria will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Nigeria.

45' sifflet_1

The first-half has ended.

45'  

Ball safe as Algeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

44'  

Nigeria have a dangerous throw-in.

44'  

Throw-in Nigeria.

43' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Algeria goal kick.

42'  

Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

41' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

39' coup_franc_1

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

37'  

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Algeria's half?

37' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Algeria at Stade de Marrakech.

37' tir_non_cadre_1

Akor Adams for Nigeria gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

36' coup_franc_1

Free kick Algeria.

36'  

Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

35'  

Algeria to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

34' sifflet_1

Issa Sy awards Algeria a goal kick.

34'  

Luca Zidane is back on his feet again.

33' blessure_1

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Luca Zidane.

31' corner_1

Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Issa Sy.

28' carton_jaune_1

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) gets booked by Issa Sy, and will miss the next match due to the number of yellow cards received this season.

28' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria.

28'  

Throw-in for Nigeria at Stade de Marrakech.

26' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

25'  

Issa Sy signals a Nigeria throw-in in Algeria's half.

24'  

Throw-in for Algeria in their own half.

23' tir_cadre_1

Nigeria drives forward and Ademola Lookman gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

23' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Algeria in their own half.

22' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

21' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Algeria.

19' coup_franc_1

Algeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

18'  

Throw-in for Nigeria close to the penalty box.

16' coup_franc_1

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

16' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

15' carton_jaune_1

Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

15' coup_franc_1

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

13' hors_jeu_1

Victor Osimhen of Nigeria is pulled up for offside.

11' coup_franc_1

Algeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

11'  

Throw-in for Algeria in their own half.

10'  

Ball safe as Algeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

8' coup_franc_1

Free kick Nigeria.

8' sifflet_1

Algeria have a goal kick.

8' tir_non_cadre_1

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

8' corner_1

Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Issa Sy.

6' hors_jeu_1

In Marrakech Algeria's Mohamed Amoura is caught offside.

6' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Algeria in their own half.

6' corner_1

Corner awarded to Nigeria.

4'  

Throw-in Algeria.

4'  

Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

3'  

Throw-in for Algeria at Stade de Marrakech.

2' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Algeria goal kick.

2' tir_non_cadre_1

In Marrakech, Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) misses the target with a header.

1' coup_franc_1

Issa Sy signals a free kick to Nigeria.

Key match information

Date
Stadium Stade de Marrakech, 45,240 Seats
Referee I. Sy

Score and result Algeria - Nigeria

The Algeria - Nigeria match (Football - AFCON) at 10/01/2026 11:00 is complete.

The Algeria - Nigeria match result is as follows: 0-2.

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