By Emmanuel Okogba
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic graciously conceded that Nigeria fully deserved their 2-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 quarter-final at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.
The Super Eagles advanced to the semi-finals with goals from Victor Osimhen early in the second half and Akor Adams shortly after, dominating proceedings against a previously solid Algerian side that had conceded just one goal prior to the match.
Do I have to tell the truth or should I be political about the match? Petkovic asked rhetorically during his post-match press conference. Nigeria deserved to win this match. They were better than us. It was difficult to get into this match... We were hit left and right...
