The Algerian national team faces Nigeria today, Saturday, at 17:00, in their 22nd official match, which is considered one of the most prominent quarter-final fixtures of the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n
The first meeting between the two teams dates back to 1973 during the African Games in Lagos, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The two sides have previously met in 21 official matches, with the results perfectly balanced at 8 wins for Algeria, 8 for Nigeria, and 5 draws. However, Nigeria holds a slight lead in terms of goal difference, having scored 29 goals compared to Algeria’s 25.<\/p>\n
Throughout their history, the Algerian national team has won 5 out of 8 matches played at home, while the “Super Eagles” have won 5 out of 7 matches on their home turf. On neutral ground, the record is balanced with two wins for each team and two draws.<\/p>\n
In the Africa Cup of Nations finals, the two teams have met nine times, with Nigeria securing 4 victories compared to 3 for Algeria, while two matches ended in a draw. These matches took place between the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria and the 2019 edition in Egypt, where Algeria claimed their second title.<\/p>\n
In addition to official matches, the two teams have played two friendly matches, both won by Algeria. The first was in 2020 (1-0) in Austria, and the second was in 2022 (2-1) in Oran, giving the Algerian team a slight advantage in the overall head-to-head record.<\/p>\n