CAN 2025 – Quarter-final / Algeria vs Nigeria: probable line-ups

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Just hours before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, Algeria and Nigeria are set to take the field with bold choices that reflect the magnitude of the occasion. On the Algerian side, Vladimir Petkovic is opting for a balanced setup, blending experience with direct play, featuring a solid defensive spine and an attacking trio designed to capitalize on every transition.

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In this context, every individual duel will matter. At this stage of the tournament, tactical intentions are clear, but only execution will make the difference.

Algeria: Luca Zidane – Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaïni, Aït-Nouri – Boudaoui, Abdelli (or Bennacer), Maza – Mahrez (C), Bounedjah, Amoura

Nigeria: Nwabali – Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi – Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi – Lookman, Osimhen, Akor Adams

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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