On the Move: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Head to Marrakech for Crucial Quarter-Final Clash.

Super Eagles depart Marrakech AFCON 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have successfully departed Fes for Marrakech on Thursday, January 8, 2026, as they gear up for a blockbuster AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Algeria’s Desert Foxes.

Photos shared by the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, captured players and officials boarding their flight, signaling the end of a brief off-field distraction.

Earlier reports indicated that the players had considered boycotting the trip due to unpaid win bonuses from the group stage and Round of 16 matches. However, following the Federal Government’s confirmation of the full release of these payments, the issue was promptly resolved, allowing the team to proceed as planned.

Both nations enter the weekend fixture on impressive form, each boasting four victories in the tournament so far. Nigeria delivered a commanding 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique in the last 16, while Algeria edged DR Congo 1-0 in extra time.

The matchup carries extra significance for the Super Eagles, who are eager to avenge their heartbreaking 2-1 semi-final defeat to Algeria in the 2019 AFCON edition held in Egypt. On that occasion, former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez proved decisive with a dramatic stoppage-time free-kick winner.

The highly anticipated clash is set for Saturday, January 10, at the magnificent Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off around 5 PM Nigerian time.

With distractions cleared and momentum building, the three-time champions are poised to pursue their fourth continental crown. Nigerian fans are buzzing with excitement – this promises to be an epic battle.