The Nigeria national football team faces Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash today at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco. The Super Eagles have been in sensational form, topping their group with 3/3 wins and 9 points. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are showing why they are considered the best AFCON players of the current edition by creating numerous chances and scoring freely. Nigeria look confident, organised and hungry to reach the semi-finals and get one hand on what would be their 4th AFCON title.
Nigeria Vs Algeria Head To Head: Who will win in this Classic African Rivalry in the AFCON quarter-finals
H2H Overall Match Stats
On the other hand, Algeria arrived as a disciplined and tough team to fight the Super Eagles, justifying their name in the list of the best African national football teams. Additoinally the Zidane effect can be seen with the dessert foxes conceding fewer goals compared to other teams in QF.
Captain Riyad Mahrez remains their main creative force, capable of turning games with just a few dribbles. The Foxes rely on smart tactics, solid and compact defensive structure and quick counters to frustrate opponents.
Nigeria vs Algeria head to head number shows how the contests have always been tight and intense between the African nations, with close results and plenty of drama in past meetings. Expect a tense, high-quality match tonight.
Nigeria vs Algeria Head to Head: Overall Record
The Nigeria vs Algeria head to head record shows a perfectly balanced rivalry between the Nigeria national football team and the Algeria national football team, with both teams winning almost an equal number of matches against each other. This makes the fixture evenly matched and hard to predict.
Stats | Nigeria | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Total Matches | 8 | 8 |
Wins | 4 | 4 |
Losses | 4 | 4 |
Draws |
Nigeria vs Algeria Head to Head: Rivalry History
Nigeria vs Algeria rivalry has very close overall records across nearly 20 meetings. Algeria holds a historical edge in wins, but Nigeria has dominated key recent encounters, especially in the AFCON knockout stages. lets look at some of the iconic matches between these two nations in the tournament.
Algeria vs Nigeria H2H: Iconic Matches Over the Years
Here are three iconic matches from the Algeria vs Nigeria rivalry history, focusing on their most memorable AFCON encounters:
| Match | Date | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria 3-0 Algeria | 22 March 1980 | AFCON Final |
| Nigeria 1-1 Algeria (Nigeria won 9-8 on penalties) | 23 March 1988 | AFCON Semi-final |
| Algeria 2-1 Nigeria | 14 July 2019 | AFCON Semi-final |
Nigeria National Football Team vs Algeria National Football Team Stats
Here is a comparison table of key statistics for Nigeria vs Algeria at AFCON 2025 till the very recent match-up.
Stats | Nigeria | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 5 | 9 |
Goals Conceded | 9 | 5 |
Points Per Game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Clean Sheets | 2 | 2 |
Yellow Cards | 8 | 10 |
Red Cards |
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All-Time Top Scorers in Nigeria vs Algeria
The list of all time scorers shows a wide spread of goals in the Nigeria vs Algeria rivalry, with Victor Moses and Riyad Mahrez leading the chart with two goals each. This shows the match always has a new player emerging from the fixture.
Rank | Player | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
1 | Victor Moses | 2 |
2 | Riyad Mahrez | 2 |
3 | John Mikel Obi | 1 |
4 | Nabil Bentaleb | 1 |
5 | Odion Ighalo | 1 |
6 | Victor Obinna | 1 |
7 | Ramy Bensebaini | 1 |
8 | Yacine Brahimi | 1 |
9 | John Ogu | 1 |
10 | Youcef Atal | 1 |
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Nigeria vs Algeria Trophies: Who has the Most Trophies
The AFCON title is the only major trophy that separates the two sides in the Nigeria vs Algeria trophy race, deciding which team holds the upper hand in silverware.
| Competition | Nigeria | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) | 3 | 2 |
| FIFA World Cup | 0 | 0 |
| Olympic Football (Senior/U23) | 1 | 0 |
| FIFA Arab Cup | 0 | 1 |
| Afro-Asian Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 |
| All-Africa Games (Football) | 0 | 1 |
Nigeria vs Algeria Head to Head: Biggest Wins
The biggest wins in the Nigeria vs Algeria head to head stats show mixed results for both teams over the years. Each side has enjoyed big victories, making predicting the winner a difficult task for the upcoming games.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals are scored by Algerian national team captain Riyad Mahrez.
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How many goals are scored by Algerian national team captain Riyad Mahrez.
So far Riyad Mahrez has scored 2 goals for Algeria in the rivalry.
Who has more wins in Nigeria vs Algeria rivalry?
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Who has more wins in Nigeria vs Algeria rivalry?
Algeria has more wins in this rivalry. Algeria has won 4 matches, while Nigeria has won 4 matches.
What is the overall head-to-head record between Nigeria and Algeria?
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What is the overall head-to-head record between Nigeria and Algeria?
The overall head-to-head record between Nigeria and Algeria is: Nigeria 4 wins, Algeria 4 wins, and 0 draws. In total, they have played 8 matches against each other.
Who is more successful between Nigeria and Algeria?
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Who is more successful between Nigeria and Algeria?
Algeria has been more successful in this rivalry with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0% for Nigeria.
What is Nigeria's biggest win over Algeria?
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What is Nigeria's biggest win over Algeria?
Nigeria's biggest win over Algeria was 2-5 in 2005.
What is Algeria's biggest win over Nigeria?
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What is Algeria's biggest win over Nigeria?
Algeria's biggest win over Nigeria was 3-0 in 2017.
Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Nigeria vs Algeria?+
Victor Moses is the top scorer in Nigeria vs Algeria matches with 2 goals in 1 fixtures.
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