The Super Eagles of Nigeria did far more than just edge past Algeria in Marrakech; they delivered a performance soaked in maturity, tactical clarity, and collective authority.
Against a side many tipped as Nigeria’s sternest test at AFCON 2025, the three-time champions barely blinked.
A 2–0 victory over the Fennec Foxes not only sealed a place in the semi-finals, but it also reinforced the growing sense that this Nigerian team is peaking at the right moment.
With the spotlight firmly on individuals after such a statement result, here’s PREMIUM TIMES’ detailed breakdown of how each Super Eagle fared on a night that pushed Nigeria one step closer to continental glory.
The first eleven
Goalkeeper
Stanley Nwabali – 7/10
It was one of those evenings where a goalkeeper’
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