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Nigeria have a good chance of winning AFCON, says Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says Nigeria now have a strong chance of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after knocking his team out in the quarterfinals. He was speaking after the Super Eagles beat Algeria 2 0 in Marrakech to reach a record 16th AFCON semifinal.​ Mahrez praised Nigeria’s attack, led by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, who both scored in the quarterfinal clash. He said the team’s balance, confidence and goal scoring form make them one of the favourites to lift the trophy in Morocco.​ Before the game, Mahrez had admitted that Nigeria’s forwards were among the most dangerous at the tournament, even though he insisted he was not afraid of facing them. Nigeria have scored more goals than any other side at this AFCON while also dominating possession in most of their matches.​ Despite his disappointment, Mahrez […]

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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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Lookman is only Nigerian in AFCON 2025 group Best XI

Ademola Lookman is the only Super Eagles player named in the CAF Best XI for the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.​The Atalanta forward earned his place after a dominant campaign that helped Nigeria win all three Group C matches and reach the Round of 16 as one of the tournament’s standout teams.​ Lookman contributed two goals and two assists in the group stage, with decisive performances against Tanzania and Tunisia where he scored once and set up another in each game.​Analysts said his pace, direct running, creativity and intelligent movement between the lines made him one of the most dangerous players of the opening phase.​ CAF’s group stage Best XI also features stars such as Egypt’s Mohamed El Shenawy in goal, defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Yahia Attiat Allah of Morocco, and forwards Riyad Mahrez, […]

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Mahrez penalty sends Algeria into AFCON last 16

Algeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as Group E winners with a narrow 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute when captain Riyad Mahrez calmly converted a penalty. The spot kick was awarded after Rayan Aït-Nouri was brought down in the area by Ismahila Ouedraogo, and Mahrez made no mistake to give the Fennecs a lead they would not relinquish. The result means Algeria have taken maximum points from their first two matches, ensuring top spot in the group with a game to spare. In the group’s other match, Sudan recovered from their opening defeat to Algeria by edging Equatorial Guinea 1-0. The breakthrough arrived in the 74th minute when defender Saúl Coco inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, […]

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AFCON 2025: Algeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Burkina chase vital wins today

The group stage of AFCON 2025 enters a decisive phase today as eight teams face off in four crucial Matchday 2 fixtures in Morocco. Heavyweights Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon are all in action with qualification places on the line.​ The tournament, which runs from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, has already delivered drama. Nigeria sealed a Round of 16 spot on Saturday after a 3–2 win over Tunisia in a five goal thriller.​ Saturday’s games in Groups C and D were keenly contested. In Group C, goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman gave Nigeria victory, while Montassar Talbi and Hamza Al Abdi scored for Tunisia; Uganda and Tanzania drew 1–1, while in Group D Senegal drew 1–1 with DR Congo and Benin beat Botswana 1–0.​ Attention now shifts to Groups E and […]

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Ivan Toney: Saudi Pro League On Par With Premier League

England striker Ivan Toney has claimed that the Saudi Pro League (SPL) is now on the same level as the English Premier League (EPL), insisting that his club Al-Ahli would challenge for a top-four finish if competing in England. Toney, who joined Al-Ahli from Brentford in the summer of 2024, has already lifted two titles in his debut season in Saudi Arabia, scoring 23 league goals in 30 appearances, just two shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally. Speaking to The Guardian (via Goal.com), Toney backed Ronaldo’s earlier claims about the strength of the Saudi competition. “For me, [the Pro League] is on a par with the Premier League. If Al-Ahli were in the Premier League, we’d be close to the top four. It’s a quality league and people should not turn their noses up. We saw Al-Hilal beat Man City [at […]

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