Algeria coach says Nigeria outplayed his team in AFCON quarter-final
Vladimir Petković, coach of Algeria, has acknowledged that his team was completely outplayed by Nigeria in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat. Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory in Marrakech, advancing to the semi-finals and ending Algeria’s hopes of progressing further. Victor Osimhen scored and assisted Akor Adams in the win, with Nigeria now set to face Morocco in the next round. Petković praised the Nigerian side’s superiority and admitted his players were left disappointed after the loss.
Match highlights
- Vladimir Petković admitted Nigeria deserved their 2-0 win over Algeria in the quarter-final.
- Victor Osimhen scored the opening goal and assisted Akor Adams for the second.
- Algeria’s ambitions to progress further in Morocco were ended by the Super Eagles.
- Petković stated his players are disappointed but must keep their heads high after the exit.
- Since his appointment in February 2024, Petković has led Algeria to 19 wins in 25 matches and World Cup qualification.
