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Algeria set up AFCON quarter final clash with Nigeria

Algeria have booked a place in the quarter finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, setting up a high profile clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.​Substitute Adil Boulbina scored a last minute extra time winner to give the Fennecs a 1–0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat.​ Just as the Round of 16 tie seemed destined for penalties, Boulbina cut in from the left and fired a dipping shot that clipped the underside of the crossbar before hitting the net.​The result keeps alive Algeria’s push for a third AFCON title after previous triumphs in 1990 on home soil and in 2019 in Egypt.​ Algeria’s victory ends hopes of an immediate rematch between Nigeria and DR Congo after their heated 2026 World Cup play off meeting last November.​Instead, Nigeria will now face familiar rivals Algeria in Marrakech on […]

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FCT FA chairman backs Super Eagles to sustain AFCON momentum

FCT Football Association chairman Mouktar Mohamed has hailed Nigeria’s perfect start at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and backed the Super Eagles to maintain their winning momentum in the knockout stage. He described the team’s run as both positive and exciting, noting that they have won all their matches so far, collected maximum points and scored more goals than any other side at the tournament.​ Mohamed spoke ahead of and after Nigeria’s emphatic 4 0 round of 16 victory over Mozambique in Fez, a result that sealed their place in the quarterfinals. He said the Super Eagles’ performances have boosted confidence in the camp, with players showing the right mindset and focus as they chase a fourth AFCON title.​ He stressed that while Nigeria are widely seen as favourites in their matches, the team still respects every […]

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Super Eagles crush Mozambique to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Nigeria’s Super Eagles powered into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a dominant 4 0 victory over Mozambique at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco. Victor Osimhen scored twice, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams added a goal each in a one sided round of 16 performance that took Nigeria’s tournament tally to 12 goals, the highest so far.​ Nigeria started strongly, with an early Osimhen effort ruled out for offside before Alex Iwobi forced a save from goalkeeper Ernan. The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Iwobi slipped Adams through on the left and the forward squared for Lookman to finish clinically for his third goal of the tournament.​ Five minutes later, the Super Eagles doubled their lead as another Iwobi pass released Lookman, whose driven cross took a slight deflection and allowed Osimhen to […]

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AFCON knockout stage raises stakes for Super Eagles and rivals

The Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has entered the knockout phase, shifting from cautious group stage management to all or nothing football as the Round of 16 begins this weekend.​For Nigeria and other contenders, every decision, mistake and moment now carries far greater weight than early group form.​ Nigeria head into the knockouts as one of the most impressive sides after a perfect group record, free scoring performances and effective squad rotation that secured qualification with a game to spare.​However, a late scare in their 3 2 win over Tunisia underlined how quickly control can slip at this stage and how fine the margins now are.​ Algeria also progressed with maximum points, showing a level of control they lacked in recent editions, while Egypt relied on structure and efficiency to get through.​By contrast, defending champions Côte d’Ivoire and perennial […]

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Super Eagles to face Mozambique in AFCON last 16

The Super Eagles will meet the Mambas of Mozambique in their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 tie in Fez on Monday after the final matches in Group F were concluded.​Mozambique finished third in Group F to set up the knockout clash with Nigeria, who qualified earlier as winners of Group C.​ On the final night in Group F, defending champions Cote d’Ivoire produced a strong comeback from 2 0 down to beat Gabon 3 2 in a thrilling encounter.​In the other game, Cameroon edged Mozambique 2 1, a result that confirmed the final standings in the group.​ Cote d’Ivoire finished top of the section on goal difference ahead of Cameroon, with both teams collecting seven points from three matches.​Mozambique ended in third place on three points, thanks to their earlier win over Gabon, who finished bottom without a […]

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NFF insists FIFA has not ruled out Nigeria’s case against DR Congo

The Nigeria Football Federation says it has not received any decision from FIFA on its petition challenging the eligibility of some DR Congo players used in the 2026 World Cup African play off, insisting the case remains under review. This follows reports claiming that world football’s governing body had rejected Nigeria’s appeal after the Super Eagles lost on penalties to DR Congo following a 1–1 draw in November’s play off final.​ NFF Secretary General, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said in an interview on AIT that FIFA has not communicated any verdict to the federation. He explained that if FIFA takes a decision, it will formally notify the NFF, adding that checks on official email channels have not shown any such correspondence.​ Sanusi queried the source of media claims that the case had been dismissed and challenged those making the assertions to […]

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AFCON 2025 Nacional hero Osinachi backs Super Eagles for title

FIFA U 17 World Cup winner Christian Ebere Osinachi has backed the Super Eagles to win their fourth Africa Cup of Nations title at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The 27 year old forward recently became a hero for Uruguay’s Club Nacional after scoring a 114th minute winner to secure the club’s 50th league title against rivals Atlético Peñarol.​ Nigeria have won AFCON three times in 1980, 1994 and 2013 and are chasing a first continental title in 12 years after finishing as runners up at the last edition in Cote d’Ivoire. Osinachi believes the team can respond to the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 World Cup inter continental play off ticket, which they lost to DR Congo in November.​ He admitted that the World Cup play off defeat was painful but insisted the Super Eagles have another chance […]

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Key facts about Nigeria’s World Cup eligibility battle with DR Congo

How the match was decided Nigeria and DR Congo met on November 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, in a one‑off CAF playoff final to decide who would reach the inter‑confederation playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. Frank Onyeka put Nigeria ahead early, but Meschack Elia equalised before half‑time, and after a tense extra time finished 1–1, DR Congo won 4–3 on penalties, with captain Chancel Mbemba scoring the decisive spot‑kick.​ For DR Congo, the victory offered a realistic route back to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and rewarded years of rebuilding around Europe‑based talent. For Nigeria, it confirmed a second straight World Cup absence and intensified scrutiny of the coaching crew, NFF leadership and the long‑term planning of the Super Eagles.​ The eligibility complaint After the match, attention shifted from tactics to paperwork. In December 2025, […]

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Civilians return as M23 seizes key DR Congo border town

Burundian soldiers stood guard at the Kavimvira border post as more than 500 Burundian civilians crossed back into their country from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They had been trapped in eastern DR Congo after the M23 militia launched a new offensive in early December, disrupting movement along the frontier.​ Shortly after a United States–brokered peace deal was signed in Washington, the M23 advanced and captured the town of Uvira in South Kivu. Control of Uvira has given the group command of the main land crossing with Burundi and cut DR Congo off from direct military support from its southern neighbour.​ During a visit to the now-reopened border organised by the M23, the group’s spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, sought to demonstrate that Burundian civilians could now cross safely. Long queues of men and women stretched back from the checkpoint as people […]

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US Says Rwanda Breaching Congo Peace Deal With Support For M23 Rebels

The United States has accused Rwanda of breaching a newly agreed peace deal aimed at ending hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by continuing to support the M23 rebel movement. The accusation comes only days after Washington announced it had helped broker an accord between Kinshasa and Kigali to reduce tensions.​ US and UN officials say M23 has launched fresh attacks in parts of eastern Congo with backing from Rwandan forces. Reports indicate that Rwandan troops, weapons and logistical support have enabled the rebels to gain ground in mineral rich areas of South Kivu and neighbouring provinces.​ International and regional sources cited in media reports say more than 400 people have been killed since the latest escalation began, including civilians and combatants on both sides. An estimated 200,000 people have been newly displaced by the violence, adding to millions […]

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