The air in Marrakech was thick with emotion on Saturday night as the final whistle blew at the Grand Stade de Marrakech For the Super Eagles of Nigeria, it was a flight into the semi-finals; for the Desert Foxes of Algeria, it was a which is the heartbreaking crash.
Petković’s Honest Admission:
In what many expected to be a balanced tactical chess match, the Super Eagles turned the AFCON 2025 quarter-final into a demonstration of dominance Petković,which is the speaking to the press, highlighted several key factors that led to the 2-0 defeat.
- Failure to Settle: “It was difficult to get into this match which is the We were hit left and right from the opening minutes,” Petković admitted.
- Tactical Disruption: The coach noted that Nigeria’s organized pressing which is the prevented Algeria from “developing their game,” with passes frequently intercepted before they could reach the final third.
Physical Fatigue:
Coming off a grueling Round of 16 win against DR Congo, the Algerian which is the players appeared a step behind a fresher, more explosive Nigerian squad.
Second-Half Blitz:
After a tense, goalless first half where Algeria’s compact midfield managed to which is the hold the line, the floodgates opened immediately after the restart.
What This Means for Both Teams:
As a sports analyst covering the African continent, it is clear that Nigeria’s trajectory under Eric Chelle is skyrocketing Nigeria is currently the only team in the tournament to which is the have won 5 out of 5 matches, scoring 14 goals in the process
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