Ahead of the highly anticipated AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Algeria, a man with an extraordinary record for accurate football predictions has once again shared his verdict.
The Super Eagles will face the Desert Foxes on Saturday, January 10, at the Marrakesh Stadium in Morocco, and fans across Africa are eagerly watching.
Interestingly, Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh, a Sierra Leonean football enthusiast, has become a viral sensation after correctly predicting 15 matches in the tournament so far—including a flawless 100% record during the Round of 16. 
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His Prediction for Nigeria vs Algeria
With fans now viewing his analysis as more than just guesswork, all eyes are on his latest “verdict” for Saturday’s heavyweight clash between Nigeria and Algeria.
Describing the encounter as a “battle between strength and style,” Gbandeh suggests that while the Desert Foxes have been defensive giants, the Super Eagles possess a star-studded attack that simply cannot be contained.
Below is Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh’s prediction as he shared it on Facebook:
“This is one decent match we will watch. The best defence against the best attack. It will deliver drama. The Desert Foxes will concede for the first time in this tournament. I see both teams scoring, but the one with the most formidable attack will outscore the other. It’s a win in regular time for the star-studded Super Eagles side. Éric Sékou Chelle and his boys will be in the Semis.”
He also ruled out extra time, confidently backing Nigeria to finish the job within 90 minutes.
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Beyond the Eagles: Gbandeh’s AFCON Quarter-Final Predictions
Amadu Gbandeh did not stop at Nigeria vs Algeria. He went further to analyse all four quarter-final fixtures. His full predictions are reproduced exactly as shared below:
Mali VS Senegal
“This fixture is the most predictable one among the four, and yes, I don’t see it ending in any other way. The Teranga Lions will be all over the Eagles of Mali. Mali will defend as we’d expect them to, but the gigantic midfield and attack of the Teranga Lions will be too hot for the Eagles of Mali to handle. It’s a win for Senegal and a straight qualification in regular time.”
Cameroon VS Morocco
“The most anticipated and most exciting fixture for me amongst the four is this one. It’s a tough match to be played here. This might be the first in the last 8 that will take us into an extra 30 minutes. I tip the Indomitable Lions to win only if they can avoid penalty shootouts.”
Egypt VS Ivory Coast
“The Pharaohs of Egypt will have a decent start to the match. [They] may score the first goal of the match but they will not retain their lead, as the Elephants will be too strong to be stopped. I see a long night for us. A possible extra 30 minutes but a very good performance by the defending champions. The Elephants will ease past the Pharaohs of Egypt without needing shootouts.”
If Amadu Gbandeh’s remarkable prediction run continues, the Super Eagles could be celebrating a place in the semi-finals by Saturday night.
Whether prophecy or coincidence, one thing is certain, the Nigeria vs Algeria clash promises drama, intensity, and a night AFCON fans will not forget.
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