Algeria v Nigeria: Teams confirmed for Afcon quarter-final
Who will make it through to the last four?
2019 champions Algeria face Nigeria in a heavyweight quarter final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Algeria are on a run of 11 wins in 14 games and look the side to beat.
Nigeria have also impressed while in Morocco but have not beaten Algeria in their last four meetings.
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Algeria team news
Algeria XI: Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri; Boudaoui, Zerrouki, Chaibi; Mahrez, Amoura, Maza
Nigeria team news
Nigeria XI: Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi; Lookman; Osimhen, Adams
How to watch Algeria v Nigeria: TV and online streams
Kick-off on Saturday is at 4pm UK time. In the UK, live AFCON 2025 coverage is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channel. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.
Online live streaming is available on a vast range of devices through Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports app.
Stats for Algeria v Nigeria
- Algeria have gone out at this stage in four of their last six AFCON knockout appearances
- Nigeria have reached at least the semi-finals in 15 of their previous 20 AFCON appearances
- Nigeria are winless in their last four meetings with Algeria