Nigeria’s Super Eagles have touched down in Marrakesh, firing up preparations for their high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria this Saturday, January 10, 2026.
The clash promises a fierce challenge as the Eagles aim to build on their momentum and chase a fourth AFCON crown.
A vibrant welcome unfolded on Thursday, January 8, 2026, captured in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by photojournalist Sulaimon Adebayo, affectionately known as Pooja, showing ecstatic Marrakesh locals cheering the team’s arrival.
Fresh off a commanding Round of 16 victory and navigating some tense off-field drama, the Super Eagles now zero in on a semifinal spot.
The three‑time continental champions sealed their spot in the last eight with a comprehensive 4–0 victory over Mozambique in Fès, extending their perfect run at the tournament.
The build‑up to Saturday’s high‑stakes encounter has been clouded by controversy over unpaid bonuses, with reports of player unrest and threats to boycott training or travel.
PUNCH Online, however, reported that those concerns have been allayed after the National Sports Commission confirmed that all outstanding allowances and match bonuses have now been approved and are in the process of being disbursed, clearing a major hurdle for the team as they focus fully on their quarter‑final task.
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