Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has expressed confidence in his team's readiness for a high-stakes encounter, stating their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Nigeria will be a battle decided by the smallest of details.
The two African football powerhouses are set to clash on Saturday, January 10, with a coveted spot in the tournament's semi-finals on the line.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the in-form Mahrez, who has scored three goals in the competition so far, set the tone for the much-anticipated fixture.
"It will be a very good game to play, and I think as good as well to watch, so we are ready," he declared. "We’re going to give everything for our country. We are in the big stages and the big stages is about details, so I think it [the game against Nigeria] will be about details tomorrow."
The match presents a formidable challenge for the Desert Foxes, who advanced to the last eight after a gruelling 1-0 extra-time victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.
They now face the tournament's most potent attack, with Nigeria having scored a remarkable 12 goals in just four matches. However, Algeria can draw on positive history, having defeated Nigeria on their way to lifting the trophy in the 2019 edition.
With both sides possessing immense quality and motivation, Mahrez's focus on precision and total commitment underscores the fine margins that are expected to separate the teams in what promises to be a classic quarter-final showdown.
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