The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-0 win over Guinea in a friendly match on Saturday, while Nigeria thrashed Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in June.
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Algeria will host Nigeria in an international friendly at the Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex on Tuesday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-0 win over Guinea in a friendly match on Saturday, while Nigeria were last in action June, thrashing Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Both sides had failed to make it to the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as they faltered in the final hurdle. The Desert Lions lost against Cameroon, while Nigeria couldn’t get the better of Ghana in the third round of qualification in March.
M A T C H D A Y! 🔥
🏟️ Stade Olympique, Oran
⚽ Algeria vs Nigeria
⏲️ 8.00pm
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Algeria got the better of Guinea on Friday courtesy of Islam Slimani’s lone goal eleven minutes from time. It was the Greens’ fourth consecutive victory across all competitions since losing 2-1 to Cameroon in the second leg of World Cup qualification back in March. The third round tie of qualification finished 2-2 on aggregate but the Indomitable Lions secured a place in the group stages of the global event on away goals. Meanwhile the Fennec Foxes have made a strong start to their 2023 AFCON qualifying, registering consecutive wins against Uganda and Tanzania with a 2-0 scoreline.
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Nigeria’s third round tie of the World Cup qualification against Ghana finished 1-1 on aggregate, but the Black Stars went through on away goals. After the heartbreak of World Cup qualifying, the Super Eagles suffered back-to-back defeats against Mexico (2-1) and Ecuador (1-0) in friendlies, before getting their acts together to get the better of Sierra Leone (2-1) and putting ten goals past Sao Tome Prince without reply in the group stage of 2023 AFCON qualifying.
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Algeria defender Abdelkader Bedrane was forced off injured against Guinea and is unlikely to feature on Tuesday. Therefore Aissa Mani is expected to partner Bensebaini at the heart of the defence. Manchester City-man Riyad Mahrez could join Slimani and Ounas up front. As for Nigeria, head coach Peserio has named a strong 25-man squad for the friendly match. Everton-man Alex Iwobi has been in superb form for the Premier League outfit and is likely to occupy the right flank. Leicester City’s Iheanacho might partner Dessers and Moffi in the attack.
Algeria probable starting lineup: Zeghba, Benayada, Benesebaini, Mandi, Tougai, Zerrouki, Bentaleb, Bennacer, Mahrez, Slimani, Ounas
Nigeria probable starting lineup: Okoye, Alina, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Bassey, Iwobi, Onyeka, Onyedika, Iheanacho, Desserts, Moffi
The international friendly match between Algeria and Nigeria will take place at Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex Wednesday at 12:30 am IST.
| Algeria vs Nigeria | Key details |
| Date | September 27 (Algeria) |
| Venue | Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex |
| Kickoff time in Algeria | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| kickoff time in Nigeria | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
For the football fans in Algeria, live telecast of the match will be available on ENTV Algerienne and TV 6. Meanwhile, those in Nigeria can catch the live action via AIT National.
