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Nigeria to Face Algeria in Thrilling AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals Upset

Nigeria to Face Algeria in Thrilling AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals Upset

Nigeria will face Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter finals after Algeria edged out DR Congo 1-0 in extra time.

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The Nigerian Super Eagles will face off against Algerian opponents in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Algeria edged out DR Congo 10-9 in a penalty shootout that lasted extra time. The match came after the teams finished level at 0-0 after regulation time. Algeria's victory marks their ticket to the quarter-final stage, where they will clash with Nigeria and the Super Eagles will look to bounce back from a tough loss.

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