By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Algeria could be without star midfielder Ismaël Bennacer for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final fixture with the Super Eagles of the Nigeria, Prompt News reports.
Bennacer sustained an injury in the Desert Foxes Round of 16 1-0 victory over the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo.
The AC Milan star limped off the pitch in the second half of the game.
Although , there is no official statement yet from the Algeria Football Federation, he is expected to miss the highly anticipated encounter.
The 28-year-old’s potential absence will be a vital blow for the North Africans, who have relied on his creativity in recent outings.
Bennacer was named Player of the Tournament at AFCON 2019.
Algeria will clash with the Super Eagles at the Marrakesh Stadium on Saturday.
