ALG vs NGA Dream11 Prediction: For the race to Final, the 2nd semi-final will be played between Algeria and Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations 2019. Nigeria won a thriller to snatch away the victory, scoring in the 89th minute to finish 2-1 against South Africa. Algeria won their quarter-final against Ivory Coast on penalties after both teams finished at 1-1 after extra-time.
The Super Eagles dominated most part of the game with the help of some good midfield play by Samuel Chukwueze and Wilfred Ndidi. William Troost-Ekong was the key player for Nigeria.
The Greens once again had the upper hand throughout the game. Adlene Guedioura played a key role in midfield. Sofiane Feghouli too had a good game at the front.
Match details: ALG vs NGA
The second semi-final will be played at the Cairo International stadium.
Broadcast details: ALG vs NGA
The match will commence at 12:30 AM IST, on 15th July 2019. The match can be viewed live on Sony LIV.
Head to Head (last 6 games): ALG vs NGA
Played – 6
Nigeria – 5
Algeria – 1
Recent form (last 5 games): ALG vs NGA
Nigeria – WWLWWL
Algeria – WWWWWW
Top picks: ALG vs NGA
Algeria
Adam Ounas – He has scored 3 goals and given 1 assist. Addition of Ounas in the Algerian Midfield has come off quite good for the team.
Riyad Mahrez – The captain has led from the front and has scored 2 goals in this tournament. His ability to play through balls has given his team a lot of advantage.
Nigeria
Odion Ighalo – The attacking midfielder has scored 3 goals in this tournament and has assisted in 1 goal.
Moses Simon – He has been used smartly by the Super Eagles and he has responded well by making 2 assists from the midfield. He can create opportunities in the oppositions’ half like no other in the team.
Predicted starting XI: ALG vs NGA
Algeria
M’bolhi, Atal, Mandi, Benlamri, Bensebaini, Guedioura, Mahrez, Feghouli, Bennacer, Belaili, Bounedjah
Nigeria
Akpeyi, Awaziem, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Collins, Etebo, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Iwobi, Musa, Ighalo
Suggested ALG vs NGA Dream11 team:
Goalkeeper
- R Mbolhi
Defenders
- K Omeruo
- R Bensebaini
- W Troost-Ekong
- C Awaziem
Midfielders
- S Feghouli
- R Mahrez (VC)
- I Bennacer
- S Chukwueze
- Ounas
Forwards
- O Ighalo (C)
