"Tensions flared in Marseille on Saturday following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, with goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of legend Zinedine Zidane, at the centre of post-match confrontations. Footage shows fans gathering across the city to watch the match, waving Algerian flags and setting off fireworks near apartment buildings. Police vans stationed nearby were called into action as some supporters vandalised property and burned bikes. Smoke flares lit up the night as officers moved in to disperse the crowd. Algerian fans expressed frustration over the result, pointing towards controversial refereeing decisions and tactical errors. “It was a penalty at the start of the game, and normally it should have been reviewed. It affected the players’ morale,” said one. “Tactically, the coach got it wrong […] he took Masa, his best player, out of the game. From the very beginning, it was a poor approach, and it ended up costing them the match, a heavy defeat,” said another criticising the team’s strategy. “It was a disaster. Honestly, we’re extremely disappointed; we feel sick. It’s a nightmare. We still can’t believe it,” one fan added, reflecting the anger and despair that erupted into clashes with police across Marseille. Nigeria's Super Eagles advanced to the semifinals after defeating Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech, after second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. Osimhen opened the scoring with a header shortly after halftime and later assisted Adams for the second goal. Following the match, Algerian players expressed frustration, particularly over an unpunished first-half handball that led to chaos on the pitch. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane was reportedly seen grabbing a Nigerian player, prompting teammates to intervene. Zidane, who had switched allegiance from France to Algeria, had previously kept clean sheets in three matches before this quarterfinal exit. Additionally, reports indicated that tensions continued in the stadium corridors, with some suggesting that Algerian players attacked the match referee."