Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The usually quiet roads around the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development field in Dopemu, Lagos, were filled with movement and music on Saturday.

Football fans gathered early for the Goldberg Festival of Drums and Light, staged alongside Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final against Algeria.

The festival drew supporters hours before kick-off, creating a lively build-up that went beyond football.

Traffic built up around the area, while drumbeats and music echoed through the neighbourhood, signalling a night of high expectations for the Super Eagles.

Inside the PAKO Field, the venue took on a carnival atmosphere as fans mingled, took photographs and discussed Nigeria's chances.

The setting...