{"id":888578,"date":"2026-01-28T23:23:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/afcon-2025-nigeria-outplayed-us-says-algeria-coach-petkovic\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T23:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:23:18","slug":"afcon-2025-nigeria-outplayed-us-says-algeria-coach-petkovic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/afcon-2025-nigeria-outplayed-us-says-algeria-coach-petkovic\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2025: \u2018Nigeria outplayed us\u2019, says Algeria coach Petkovic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Emmanuel Okogba<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo I have to tell the truth or should I be political [about the match]?\u201d Petkovic asked rhetorically during his post-match press conference. \u201cNigeria deserved to win this match. They were better than us. It was difficult to get into this match\u2026 We were hit left and right\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

The Algerian boss, who praised his players for a strong tournament overall despite the exit, highlighted Nigeria\u2019s relentless pressure that left the Desert Foxes scattered in the first half and struggling to respond effectively thereafter.<\/p>\n

Nigeria now set their sights on a blockbuster semi-final showdown against tournament hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday, January 14, as they chase a record-extending fourth AFCON title.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Anthony Ramage
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