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AFCON 2025 quarterfinal: Nigeria vs Algeria preview, date, time and where to watch

Nigeria face Algeria in a high stakes AFCON 2025 quarterfinal clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. The Super Eagles reached the last eight after a dominant 4 0 win over Mozambique, while Algeria edged DR Congo in extra time to book their place.​ The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, with kickoff at 8 00 pm Nigerian time, 7 00 pm GMT, 2 00 pm ET in the US and 11 00 pm CET in Europe. It will be played at the 45,000 capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech, one of the main venues for the tournament.​ Nigeria come into the game as the tournament’s most dangerous attacking side, having scored the highest number of goals in the group stage and posting the best possession statistics. Key players include Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, whose combination […]

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AFCON 2025 set for kickoff in Morocco

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco today, bringing together 24 of the continent’s best teams in a tournament already marked by debate over its timing. The competition was originally planned for the summer but was moved to December and January, a switch that has angered many European clubs forced to release key African players mid season.​ Columnist Patrick Omorodion notes that the calendar change has revived long standing tensions between club and country whenever AFCON is staged during the European season. Despite the complaints, he argues that African football authorities must prioritise conditions that suit the continent’s climate and infrastructure rather than bowing completely to European interests.​ The expanded 24 team format means more countries now have the chance to play on the big stage, raising excitement among fans across Africa. However, it also increases pressure […]

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Morocco under pressure as AFCON begins

Host nation Morocco enter the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations under intense pressure to deliver the title as the continent’s top ranked team and World Cup semi finalists. The Atlas Lions open the tournament on Sunday night against Comoros at the new 69,000 seat Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.​ Morocco are ranked 11th in the world by FIFA and arrive at AFCON on the back of a record run of 18 consecutive victories in all competitions. Coach Walid Regragui has repeatedly stated that the clear objective is to win the trophy on home soil in front of their own fans.​ Regragui admitted that his players will face extra pressure because of the expectations surrounding them but called it a positive motivation. He said anything short of lifting the title would be viewed as a failure for a team that […]

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AFCON 2025 prize money and five biggest shocks in tournament history

The Africa Cup of Nations has grown into one of world football’s most lucrative international tournaments, with AFCON 2025 in Morocco set to offer a record prize pool of 32 million dollars. According to CAF’s official breakdown, the champions will earn 7 million dollars, the runners up 4 million dollars and the two beaten semi finalists 2.5 million dollars each.​ Quarter finalists will receive 1.3 million dollars per team, while all eight nations knocked out in the Round of 16 get 800,000 dollars each. The two best third placed teams who fail to advance from the group stage will take home 700,000 dollars each and the remaining six fourth placed sides receive 500,000 dollars apiece.​ These figures highlight how far AFCON has come since earlier editions. In 2019 the winners, Algeria, received 4.5 million dollars and runners up Senegal earned […]

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La tournée parisienne du trophée de la CAN 2025

La Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a poursuivi, ce 3 décembre, la tournée du trophée de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations TotalEnergies 2025 auprès des communautés africaines vivant à l’étranger. Après une première halte à Londres, Paris représente la dernière étape avant le retour du trophée au Maroc. Lancée les 27 et 28 novembre dans la capitale britannique, cette « Diaspora Tour » a pour objectif de renforcer le lien entre le continent africain et ses diasporas, en mettant en avant l’héritage, la culture et la passion du football africain. Les 3 et 4 décembre, la tournée s’installe au Palais de Tokyo – YOYO, où le public parisien pourra découvrir officiellement le trophée avant qu’il ne rejoigne le Maroc pour la suite du « TotalEnergies Trophy Tour ». Si le trophée original reprend la route dès le 4 décembre, les […]

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Top Past Winners of CAF Player of the Year Award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Player of the Year award honors Africa’s top footballers. Notable winners include Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Sadio Mane (Senegal), and Ademola Lookman (Nigeria). The 2025 top finalists are Salah, Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), and Osimhen, with the award ceremony set for Rabat, Morocco. Ghana’s Abedi Pele claimed the award three times in a row from 1991 to 1993, while Liberia’s George Weah won in 1995, later becoming the first African to lift the Ballon d’Or. Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) and Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast) hold the record for most wins, each with four titles. Toure won the award consecutively from 2011 to 2014. From 1992-1999, the African Ballon d’Or was awarded by France Football before CAF took over starting in 2000. The Player of the Year award remains a symbol of excellence and achievement, […]

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2026 WC Playoff: Moroccan Referee Appointed for Nigeria vs DR Congo Match

FIFA has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to officiate the crucial 2026 World Cup CAF playoff final between Nigeria and DR Congo, scheduled for Sunday. Jayed will be assisted by fellow Moroccans Mustapha Akarkad and Zakaria Bernissi as the assistant referees, while Tunisia’s Mahrez El Malki serves as fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team for the match comprises Lahlou Benbraham from Algeria and Haitham Guirat from Tunisia, ensuring full video review coverage. The playoff determines which team advances to the FIFA World Cup 2026 intercontinental playoffs, adding high stakes to the Nigeria vs DR Congo showdown.

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Total AFCON trophy arrives Nigeria, begins Africa tour

The Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy has arrived in Nigeria, marking the start of its continent-wide tour ahead of the 2025 tournament in Morocco. Excited football fans filled the streets of Lagos to witness the grand event as the trophy made its way from Victoria Island through Osborne Road and Third Mainland Bridge to Ikeja. Along the route, fans enjoyed live music, dance performances, and photo sessions with the prestigious trophy. Organisers explained that the Trophy Tour aims to unite African football fans and share the excitement ahead of AFCON 2025, which will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Total Nigeria’s Managing Director, Dr Samba Seye, expressed delight at the massive turnout, describing Nigeria as the perfect place to kick off the tour. “We are proud to host the first stage of the Trophy […]

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Full list of countries qualified for 2026 WAFCON

Twelve countries have secured their places in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), including hosts Morocco. The qualification process concluded on Tuesday, finalizing most of the lineup for the continental tournament. Reigning champions Nigeria advanced after defeating Benin 3-1 on aggregate, earning their record 11th consecutive WAFCON appearance. Malawi and Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the tournament for the first time. Kenya also booked their second appearance after a convincing 4-1 win over The Gambia. Burkina Faso sealed their second qualification by beating Togo 3-0 on aggregate. Other familiar names joining the lineup include Algeria, Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zambia. Four additional spots remain open to complete the 16-team tournament. These will likely be decided through playoff matches involving some of the teams eliminated in the second round, though official details are yet to […]

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Nigeria to Face Gabon in World Cup Play-off Semi-final

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match-up was confirmed after both teams secured their places as two of the four best runners-up from the group stage. Nigeria qualified with a 4-0 victory over Benin, while Gabon finished second in their group. The single-leg semi-final will be played in Morocco on November 13th. The other semi-final will feature Cameroon against DR Congo. The winners of both matches will meet in the final on November 16th. The ultimate winner of the play-off tournament will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 for a final chance to qualify for the World Cup.

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