Nigeria’s Super Eagles sent fans into raptures on Friday night after a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals in Marrakech. As reported by SoftFootball, Victor Osimhen was at the heart of it all, opening the scoring shortly after halftime from a Bruno Onyemaechi cross before turning provider for Akor Adams just ten minutes later.
The win kept Nigeria unbeaten in the tournament and booked a heavyweight semifinal clash against hosts Morocco as the Super Eagles continue their hunt for a fourth AFCON title. The performance reignited one of Africa’s fiercest rivalries, with Nigeria controlling possession, creating the clearer chances, and showing maturity in game management.
Algeria were left frustrated, particularly after a handball penalty appeal was not reviewed, but Nigeria’s authority on the pitch left little doubt about the outcome. The context of the clash had already been well documented by SoftFootball, which revisited the historic Nigeria-Algeria rivalry and the build-up to the quarterfinal encounter.
Reactions quickly poured in from all corners of social media, reflecting pride, confidence, and a growing belief that this Super Eagles side is special. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message was clearly intended to rally national unity and publicly back the team at a crucial stage of the tournament.
He stated in full:
Brilliant Performance… Inspiring.
Go, Super Eagles! You have the support of all Nigerians.
His words echoed the mood across the country as fans celebrated a performance that felt both disciplined and dominant. Among supporters, confidence tipped into bravado. Arsenal fan Beeb’s post was meant to underline belief and fearlessness ahead of the semifinal showdown.
He declared in full:
We are the best country in this tournament. Bring me Morocco make I chop am raw.
It captured the swagger many Nigerians are feeling as the team heads into hostile territory against the hosts. Musician BlaqBonez struck a more emotional tone, using his post to praise the quality of football on display while lamenting past disappointments. His intention was to highlight just how rare this level of cohesion has been.
He wrote in full:
in my life of watching super eagles in any tournament, I’ve never witnessed them play this well, i’m so hurt this team won’t make the world cup.
Support also came from beyond Nigeria’s borders. A South African, Sgegede Happy Nhlapo’s comment was meant to throw support behind Nigeria while taking a swipe at the next opponents.
She stated:
As south African i say go on and beat that overrated Morocco.
Not all reactions were gracious. Jennifer Enyadike’s post reflected frustration at Algeria’s response to defeat, especially given their own dramatic route to the quarterfinals after beating DR Congo, a match earlier covered by SoftFootball. Her intention was to call out what she saw as hypocrisy.
She wrote:
Algerians are sore losers! They beat DR Congo and it was okay! Now they are fighting Nigerians! Very gutter behavior!
As Nigeria prepare for a daunting semifinal against hosts Morocco, the Super Eagles carry more than tactical confidence. They carry belief, momentum, and the full weight of a nation united behind them.
If the performance against Algeria is anything to go by, this team has already restored pride and hope. Now, just two matches stand between the Super Eagles and a historic fourth AFCON crown.
