US EditionNigeria/Algeria: Mahrez Insists Eagles No Strangers As Nigeria, Algeria Set for Mother-of-All Battle in Marrakech
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez expects a more open quarter-final against Nigeria after a narrow 1-0 win over DR Congo, recalling his key 2019 AFCON performance.
- On Saturday, Algeria meet Nigeria at the Grande Stade Marrakech in an AFCON 2025 quarter-final, with Riyad Mahrez leading the Desert Foxes, after a 1-0 Round of 16 win over DR Congo. Mahrez said, `Nigeria? We know them well, the match won't be easy` in preparation for their 23rd senior meeting.
- Following a 1-0 Round of 16 win over DR Congo, Mahrez told Elbotola on Friday that Nigeria? We know them well, the match won't be easy.
- Speaking to Elbotola shortly after the DR Congo game, Mahrez said, `Nigeria? We know them well, the match won't be easy` and added a more open game will suit the Desert Foxes.
- This matchup revisits a storied rivalry between Algeria and Nigeria, marking their 23rd senior meeting and 10th AFCON clash where the Super Eagles have three wins and the Desert Foxes four.
- Mahrez brings tournament pedigree after his 2019 free-kick against Nigeria; the 34-year-old former Manchester City forward now at Al-Ahli seeks to again thwart Nigeria's progress.
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