Algeria Beat Nigeria 2-1 In International Friendly

Two former African champions, Algeria and Nigeria, met Tuesday night in an international friendly that ended with the Desert Foxes defeating the Super Eagles 2-1 in Oran, Algeria.

Terem Moffi gave the Nigerian side a ninth-minute lead, but Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez drew Algeria level with a penalty kick goal in the 41st minute.

Midfielder Youcef Atal scored in the 61st minute to hand the Desert Foxes the lead and ultimately the win.

While the Super Eagles are three-time African champions, the North Africans have two titles.

Even though Tuesday’s tie is only the second international friendly between the Desert Foxes and the Super Eagles, the two countries know each other fairly well with 21 previous meetings over the years.

The Super Eagles had earlier played the home based national team that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Having both failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, Algeria and Nigeria seek to rebuild confidence in their respective teams with as many games as possible.

Emmanuel Ukoh