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Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez believes their Round of 16 showdown with Nigeria will be a far more open encounter than their previous outing at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes are set to face the Super Eagles on Saturday at the Grande Stade Marrakech, with both sides battling for a place in the quarter-finals. Mahrez was the hero the last time Algeria met Nigeria, netting the decisive goal in their 2019 AFCON semi-final in Cairo. Algeria, however, had to grind out a narrow 1–0 victory over DR Congo in their Round of 16 match, a game that proved…

Ademola Lookman has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles are fully prepared for their quarter-final showdown with Algeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria will face the Desert Foxes on Saturday in Marrakech, in what promises to be one of the toughest fixtures of the tournament so far. The clash brings back memories of the 2019 AFCON semi-final, where Algeria edged Nigeria 2–1, sealed by a dramatic late free-kick from Riyad Mahrez. Both teams head into the encounter in strong form. The Super Eagles cruised through the group stage with a perfect record, while Algeria have…

Players of Nigeria’s Super Eagles will not be granting interviews to journalists during Thursday’s open training session, team officials have announced. The development was disclosed by the squad’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, who said the decision was taken following recent internal events. Although members of the press will still be allowed to observe the session, their access has been limited to just 15 minutes. Efoghe explained that the move is connected to happenings over the last few days, including the disagreement over bonuses that resulted in the team arriving late in Marrakech, the venue for their Africa Cup of Nations…

The Nigeria Women’s Football League has handed down strict disciplinary measures against Ibom Angels FC following violent scenes that marred their Premiership match against Bayelsa Queens in Uyo. The decision, made public on Thursday, 8 January 2026, came after the league’s disciplinary body studied the referees’ reports and reviewed video footage from the match played on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium. Investigations revealed that home supporters invaded the pitch and physically confronted Bayelsa Queens players and officials, an incident the NWFL described as a grave breach of its rules and the spirit of sportsmanship. Consequently, Ibom…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester City faced a frustrating night at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton. Erling Haaland gave the home side the lead in the first half after converting a penalty, which marked his 150th goal for the club. However, City were unable to capitalize on several other chances, including a late opportunity for Rayan Cherki. Brighton grew into the game and eventually found an equalizer through Kaoru Mitoma on the hour mark. This result marked a third consecutive draw for Pep Guardiola’s team, leaving them stuck in a period…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Chelsea’s disciplinary woes and a clinical Fulham attack combined to prolong the Blues’ misery on Wednesday night, as the Cottagers secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in a fiery West London derby. The result leaves Chelsea on a five-match winless run and marks only the third time in 29 head-to-head meetings that Fulham have emerged victorious against their neighbors. Incoming Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior watched from the stands as his new side struggled with the same lack of control that has plagued their season. Red Card Chaos The match took a decisive turn in just the 22nd…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Somali match official Omar Artan to take charge of the AFCON 2025 quarter-final encounter between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Algeria. Artan is among the referees chosen for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and is widely viewed as one of the continent’s most highly rated officials. Nigeria and Algeria are set to face off on Saturday at the Stade de Marrakech. The fixture brings back memories of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, a contest Algeria won 2–1. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 pm Nigerian time.

Victor Osimhen has rejoined Super Eagles training, easing concerns over his availability following an incident involving teammate Ademola Lookman. The Nigeria international trained with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, days after reports emerged that he had considered leaving the team camp and flying back to Turkey. Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, was involved in a heated on-field confrontation with Lookman during Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their AFCON 2025 round-of-16 encounter. In response to the incident, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that the matter was addressed internally and assured fans that the squad remained fully focused…

AFCON 2025: Ndidi, Onyeka, Bassey face suspension threat ahead of Algeria showdown Three Super Eagles regulars, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey, will head into Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Algeria national football team under the shadow of possible suspension. The midfield duo of Ndidi and Onyeka, alongside defender Bassey, were all cautioned during Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique. As a result, they are now just one booking away from missing the semi-final stage of the competition, should the Super Eagles advance beyond the quarter-finals. AFCON disciplinary regulations mean that any of the three…

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic says he is relishing the challenge of facing Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, describing the Super Eagles as one of the teams targeting the title. The Fennec Foxes booked their place in the last eight on Tuesday after edging past DR Congo in extra time, with Adil Boulbina scoring a dramatic winner in the 117th minute to seal victory. Nigeria had already secured qualification a day earlier with a dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique, meaning the quarter-final pairing was only confirmed after Algeria’s late success. The two sides will now…