AFCON 2025: Chelle Proud of Super Eagles After Algeria Triumph

Nigeria head coach Eric Sékou Chelle has praised his squad following their impressive 2–0 win over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals, insisting the victory was fully deserved and a reflection of the hard work put in since he took charge.

‘The Nigerian players are very happy, and I am extremely proud of them. We really enjoyed the match. I have worked a lot since taking over my role with the Nigerian national team; we put in a lot of effort during preparations. My vision has been implemented in the Nigerian team, and we must continue working in this manner,’ Chelle said after the game.

He added: ‘The victory we achieved against Algeria was deserved. The match was fantastic, and I am very happy with the win. After this match, we have another game, and we will prepare for it.

‘Morocco is a strong team, and there will be pressure in front of the host nation. The best team will win. I am proud that we will face Morocco, and I hope it will be a good match, with the best team winning.’

The Super Eagles delivered one of their finest performances of the tournament to eliminate Algeria, who had entered the quarterfinal unbeaten.

Nigeria dominated possession and created chances, but VAR denied them a goal after ruling the ball had not fully crossed the line. Algeria failed to register a single shot in the opening 45 minutes, a first in 30 AFCON matches since Opta began tracking the competition.

The breakthrough came in the 47th minute when Victor Osimhen headed home a precise cross from Bruno Onyemaechi. Ten minutes later, Osimhen turned provider, setting up Akor Adams to score his second goal of the tournament in the 57th minute.