Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals.
Softfootball gathered, Nasri took to his verified X (formerly Twitter) account to commend Nigeria’s display, highlighting both their physical dominance and tactical discipline. Writing in French, he said:
Bravo à l’équipe du Nigeria, très impressionnante sur le plan physique, athlétique et tactique, mérité sur le contenu de la rencontre.
Translated into English, his statement reads:
Bravo to the Nigerian team, very impressive in terms of physical athleticism and tactical play, well-deserved based on the content of the match.
Nigeria’s commanding performance against the Desert Foxes earned them a place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, where they are set to face tournament hosts Morocco. With growing praise from respected former internationals like Nasri, the Super Eagles’ blend of power, organisation and confidence continues to attract attention as the competition reaches its decisive stage.
