My people, e don happen! Nigeria and Algeria dey square up for AFCON quarter-finals today, make we see wetin go happen for Marrakech.
Two teams don waka through dis tournament like say dem be Supermen, no be small. Both don win all their four matches wey dem play so far! Na real brawl we dey expect, as dem go fight for semi-final place.
As we dey watch, we fit see how Algeria don bring their midfield warrior, Ramiz Zerrouki, come crash Victor Osimhen. Na wa! E don already collect yellow card for reckless tackle, making e really clear say na physical game we go dey see today.
Nigeria dey strike like true Super Eagles. Calvin Bassey and Frank Onyeka don dey show say dem no go take nonsense as dem dey win most duels. Full-backs Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi dey charge up like athletes wey dey enter Olympic, making dem play almost like wingers. Na strategy wey dey work!
As dem don dey roll up the match, Iwobi dey distribute passes like say e get plenty of them for pocket. Na why Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic dey scratch him head, wondering how him guys go stop Nigeria strong attack.
But no forget Ogun dey follow all the players. Nigeria go need to tighten dem backline. Dem don concede four goals for four matches, but dem score 12! Na double wahala o!
Algeria don show say dem no come to play; dem only concede one goal throughout this tournament. Na why dem be tough nuts to crack. Riyad Mahrez dey fire like gunpowder, and e go want make im mark for this match.
People go dey yarn say both teams get history wey dey favor Nigeria, but this match fit turn different, because last time dem play, Algeria knack dem 2-1 for 2019 AFCON semifinals.
So, as una dey chill for corner of beer joint, make we keep eyes for this match. E go sweet like sugar and pepper soup mixed with ice-cold beer!
Marrakech, get ready, na football wey go dey reign today!
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