In the wake of his own team's elimination, a prominent Algerian football journalist has made a bold prediction about the finalists for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and openly shared which nation he hopes will lift the trophy.
The Prediction After Algeria's Exit
The forecast comes just days after the Desert Foxes of Algeria suffered a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria's Super Eagles in the tournament's quarter-final stage on Saturday, January 10, 2025. That result propelled the Nigerian team into the semi-finals, where they are scheduled to face the Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Despite the disappointment for Algerian fans, this journalist has looked beyond his national team's exit to analyze the remaining contenders. His prediction, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has ignited conversations among football enthusiasts across the continent, particularly in Nigeria.
Who Does He See in the Final?
While the original report did not specify the exact two teams named by the journalist as his predicted finalists, the core of the story revolves around his willingness to make this call and, more notably, his expressed desire for the tournament's winner.
The journalist clearly stated his wish to see a specific country emerge victorious in AFCON 2025. This revelation, coming from a media personality whose own team was just knocked out by Nigeria, has sparked significant reactions from netizens. Many are intrigued by his impartiality and sportsmanship in the aftermath of a competitive defeat.
Netizens React and Anticipation Builds
The public reaction to the journalist's comments has been mixed, with many Nigerian fans appreciating the sentiment while others remain focused on the upcoming crucial match. The prediction adds an extra layer of narrative to an already high-stakes semi-final encounter between two African football giants, Nigeria and Morocco.
All eyes will now be on the Wednesday, January 14, 2026, semi-final to see if the Super Eagles can advance and potentially fulfill part of this Algerian journalist's tournament vision. His comments highlight the unifying and sometimes surprising alliances that major football tournaments can create among fans and pundits from rival nations.
