Morocco 2025: Marrakech set for a war like no other – The NFF Official Website

Nigeria and Algeria clash in Saturday’s third quarter-final of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech, in what is being billed as the pick of the last-8 matches. The encounter marks the 23rd meeting between the Super Eagles and the Fennecs at senior level, with a history stretching back 55 years to their first match at the 2nd All-Africa Games in Lagos. Nigeria have won only three of their nine previous AFCON duels, while Algeria have won four, with two draws. The rivalry includes Nigeria’s 1980 AFCON final victory over Algeria and Algeria’s 1990 triumph on home soil. “Games between both teams over the past five-and-half decades have been laced with thrills and frills, shocking scorelines, drama, end-game flips, stunning comebacks, awesome performances by star players, and a bit of infamy,” the NFF noted. Marrakech is set for a massive showdown.