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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Bakrabas: 3:33pm On Jan 09

I don't have any issue with the super eagle squad but my heart beats anytime I think of our number 1 goalkeeper. Can he handles Mahrez or Mamoush free kick?

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Hezzyluv: 3:36pm On Jan 09

yemmit90:
If they could not beat DR Congo until final minutes of extra time, I don't think they can beat eagle easily like that.

U can't judge football this way. Let's just hope Eagles don't fall our hands.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Creditalerts: 3:36pm On Jan 09

Nigeria will try but

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by ogaontop(m): 3:37pm On Jan 09

oyeb15:
They should collect their balance before Algeria send them packing.

It's better they book their flight ticket to avoid delay.

Once Nigeria can't score they become frustrated. Close down d midfield & stop any service to Osimehin up front . Put a tall defender to check him and set d offside trap.

At 70 minute, launch a serious counter attack. Their body go don weak. That's when they will be conceding unnecessary fouls around d box.
Train set peices.
Send Nigeria back home.

This guy, what kinda analysis is this?
But that's how Nigeria play actually!!

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by ned009(m): 3:39pm On Jan 09

Estello:
AFCON has entered the serious stage. The Round of 16 cleared the room, and now the boardroom is open. Nigeria are walking in confident, in form, and just dramatic enough to keep everyone alert.

The Super Eagles didn’t just reach the quarter-finals. They made noise doing it. But Nigerian fans know this lesson already: form means nothing if focus disappears, especially against an opponent that has had your number many times before.

Mozambique: When Everything Worked

Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Mozambique was pure dominance.

Osimhen, Lookman and Akor Adams. All three scored and assisted each other. Clean, hungry football. It was a front three playing like they’ve been together for years.

And quietly controlling everything was Alex Iwobi. No goals. No assists. Just complete authority. Tempo, balance, decision-making. The defence also did their job. No drama. No panic. A clean sheet. Finally, a complete performance.

The Argument Everyone Is Talking About

Of course, it couldn’t be perfect. Midway through the second half, Osimhen and Lookman clashed after a decision in the final third. Osimhen got booked. Cameras caught everything. Social media exploded. Some fans booed. Others defended him.

So what was it? Cracks? Or elite players refusing to switch off? Lookman later brushed it aside, calling Osimhen his brother. And honestly, great teams argue. Weak teams break. The real test is control, because against Algeria, emotions can’t run the show.

Algeria: The Uncle That Always Spoils the Party

Now comes the familiar problem. Algeria have been Nigeria’s AFCON headache for decades. The 2019 Mahrez free-kick still hurts. The 1990 final still hurts. Even the overall record slightly favours them.

This time, it’s seemingly the best attack versus best defence. Nigeria has scored 12 goals, the most in the tournament while Algeria has only conceded 1.
Nigeria are also likely fresher. Our game was over by the 75th minute while Algeria needed extra time to get here. But experience doesn’t get tired easily at AFCON.

The Rest of the Quarter-Finals

There are no small games left.
Friday:

Mali vs Senegal (5:00 pm)
Cameroon vs Morocco (8:00 pm)

Saturday:
Algeria vs Nigeria (5:00 pm)
Egypt vs Ivory Coast (8:00 pm)
By Sunday, excuses will be gone.

Final Word

Nigeria look ready. The football is flowing. Confidence is high. But AFCON doesn’t care about all of that. One mistake and you’re out. One moment and you’re immortal. All quarter-final matches are available live on the SuperSport AFCON channel (DStv Ch. 202 / GOtv Ch. 59), with access available to viewers on DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli. This isn’t noise anymore. It’s decisions.

Too many negative opinions wey person no ask una...make 90min be the judge..

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:42pm On Jan 09

Michaelajah:
Naija no go fit pass this stage
Their journey go end tomorrow
No be hate na true talk.

Based on what?

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by ayusco85(m): 3:47pm On Jan 09

Englishisamust:
Correct score

Algeria 5 - Nigeria 2

If Nigeria win I go cut my xxxx

Thunder will eventually fire you

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by MrJames007: 4:04pm On Jan 09

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Pickup8: 4:06pm On Jan 09

Englishisamust:
Correct score

Algeria 5 - Nigeria 2

If Nigeria win I go cut my xxxx

You will think you are against Nigeria, before you know how much damage you do against yourself it would have been too late.

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Nauttyprof(m): 4:12pm On Jan 09

Englishisamust:
Correct score

Algeria 5 - Nigeria 2

If Nigeria win I go cut my xxxx

I know that within, you want Nigeria to win but just doesn't want to be disappointed. It's normal for Nigerians to say the opposite of what they want.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by cliffypatt(m): 4:13pm On Jan 09

oyeb15:
They should collect their balance before Algeria send them packing.

It's better they book their flight ticket to avoid delay.

Once Nigeria can't score they become frustrated. Close down d midfield & stop any service to Osimehin up front . Put a tall defender to check him and set d offside trap.

At 70 minute, launch a serious counter attack. Their body go don weak. That's when they will be conceding unnecessary fouls around d box.
Train set peices.

Send Nigeria back home.

You are this good and you are yet to coach any club in the npl.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Kalulu44: 4:15pm On Jan 09

joceey:
Hmmmmmmmm
Funny people make we win Algeria make shame catch the enemy

Shame no go catch anybody, we all want make Nigeria win. Na una dey see enemies where e no dey

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Kalulu44: 4:19pm On Jan 09

For the true Lovers of Super Eagles and Nigeria. Don't mind naysayers saying Nigeria will lose bla bla bla.
They're using reverse phsycology. In their heart of heart they're wishing Nigeria to win but will come out to say Nigeria will lose so that if it happens they'll say I told you so.
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I have seen and witness such people both online and physical. Some even go as far as betting against Nigeria, in doing so it's a win win situation for them. Nigeria lose they win money, Nigeria wins, they join others to celebrate.

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by SixSeven: 4:21pm On Jan 09

I don't like AI writing. This post is one of them. Please stop this in 2026. God gave you brains to write please. Give me human authored content please.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by SixSeven: 4:24pm On Jan 09

Nwaikpe:
Lolzz

Some time back, when Northern Nigerians used to support any North African team that played against Nigeria, wholly, because of religion.

I'm sure they are still like that now.

Show us receipts.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Kalulu44: 4:27pm On Jan 09

There's one record I sure know Nigeria super eagles have over all other African countries when it comes to the nations cup.
Nigeria may not be first in terms of trophies won, but no other country comes close when they talked about reaching the semi final and finals of Afcon. Infact Nigeria have won the most Silver and Bronze in Afcon. So in that respect, Algeria can't stop Eagles from getting to their birthright which is the semi final and eventually finals.
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Lastly! Since I have been watching the super eagles from 1988 till date, they have never been eliminated at the group stage of the Afcon. They have already surpass that in this tournament. So super eagles let's go there

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by crossbreedwears(m): 4:31pm On Jan 09

We no fit beat Algeria bro.

joceey:
Hmmmmmmmm
Funny people make we win Algeria make shame catch the enemy

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by crossbreedwears(m): 4:31pm On Jan 09

I pity you bro. Make you no go get heart attack oh

Khallicopyro:
I believe in this current Super Eagles team. Go Eagles!

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by crossbreedwears(m): 4:32pm On Jan 09

I see say you don carry Nigeria to win abi. E go shock you!

PulaPower:
Be ready to cut your cuz Nigeria will win

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by VeeVeeMyLuv(f): 4:44pm On Jan 09

Take out Mahrez via dirty job and it's a done deal grin

Please o don't listen to me o

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Nwaikpe: 4:53pm On Jan 09

SixSeven:
Show us receipts.

Grab a mirror.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by SixSeven: 4:55pm On Jan 09

Nwaikpe:
Grab a mirror.

Time to show receipt, you are going metaphorical. Shiooor

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Raph82(m): 5:01pm On Jan 09

Nwaikpe:
[b]Lolzz

Some time back, when Northern Nigerians used to support any North African team that played against Nigeria, wholly, because of religion.

[/b]Those people are unpredictable, if they like, they should support Saudi Arabia, Nigeria will win the Afcon. Very anyhow people!

I'm sure they are still like that now.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Bastiver(m): 5:03pm On Jan 09

Michaelajah:
Naija no go fit pass this stage
Their journey go end tomorrow
No be hate na true talk.

No be true talk, na prediction.
Shey you sabi wetin go happen tomorrow nhi.
We are all predicting ni jhare.
But my prayer is the Best team to win.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by dododawa1: 5:11pm On Jan 09

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Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by PulaPower: 5:12pm On Jan 09

crossbreedwears:
I see say you don carry Nigeria to win abi. E go shock you!

After we don win, nah you e go shock..

I tag you after the match

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Princedapace(m): 5:50pm On Jan 09

Morocco has shown great stadium and city views. Weldone to an African country, I am proud of u guys. The pitch has been fantastic, no wonder players slide to celebrate

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Michaelajah: 5:57pm On Jan 09

Bastiver:
No be true talk, na prediction.
Shey you sabi wetin go happen tomorrow nhi.
We are all predicting ni jhare.
But my prayer is the Best team to win.

yeah, it's predicting
I concur.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Michaelajah: 5:58pm On Jan 09

MetalJigsaw:
Based on what?

base on their passed meetings and eagle are so poor in their performances.

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by Charbliss90: 6:03pm On Jan 09

When does anyone need your validation for their support? Support who you so wish and let others do. If you have problem move alone don't drag others with you.
Meanwhile depression is real get well soon

Englishisamust:
Dey play useless team u call nigeria

Re: AFCON2025: Nigeria Are Cooking At AFCON, But Algeria Knows This Movie by yemmit90: 6:04pm On Jan 09

Hezzyluv:
U can't judge football this way. Let's just hope Eagles don't fall our hands.

You are right but won't be an easy match for them if they are to carry the day.

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