Former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has urged Nigeria’s national team to play like champions as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final against Algeria on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Stade de Marrakech.
In a video shared on the Super Eagles’ official social media channels on Friday, January 9, 2025, Odegbami called on the players to channel their individual talent into collective confidence and resilience.
“Confidence and self‑belief are the most important factors in winning,” he said, adding that Nigeria’s depth of talent should intimidate any opponent.
The Super Eagles booked their quarter-final spot with a 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 on January 5, 2026, with attackers Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman delivering standout performances.
Algeria reached the last eight after a dramatic 1–0 extra-time win over DR Congo on January 6, 2026, setting up a highly anticipated showdown.
Kick-off for the Algeria-Nigeria clash is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, as both sides compete for a place in the semi-finals.
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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with the final set for January 18, 2026, in Rabat.
Odegbami’s call reflects the broader sentiment within the Nigerian camp, where focus and determination are seen as key to progressing toward a fourth continental title.
Fans and pundits are already marking the clash as a defining moment in Nigeria’s campaign.