Nigeria, the Super Eagles swept past Algeria, the Desert Warriors, 2-0, in Marrakech, to storm into the AFCON semifinals. Nigerian star Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored to take their team home.
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Boulbina Rips Congo Hearts As Algeria Make AFCON Quarters
It was a stormy night in Rabat as Algeria, the Desert Warriors, clashed with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Both sides had remained unbeaten after the Group Stage, and an interesting contest was on the cards. Algeria dominated the play and made several raidsContinue reading “Boulbina Rips Congo Hearts As Algeria Make AFCON Quarters”
AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the knockouts with the last of the Group Stage games concluding last night. The top 2 teams from each of the 6 groups and the 4 best 3rd-ranked teams have made it to the last 16 contests, which begin on the 3rd of January. The followingContinue reading “AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts”
Arab Cup : UAE Knock Over Algeria To Reach Semis
The Emiratis delivered a knock-out punch to the Foxes from Algeria to reach the semi-finals of the Arab Cup, in a major upset, in a thrilling clash at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar. The Desert Warriors and the defending champions, Algeria, were the favourites to go through, but a determined UAE side upset Algeria’s applecart.Continue reading “Arab Cup : UAE Knock Over Algeria To Reach Semis”
Arab Cup : Its Time For The Quarter Finals
The Group Stage of the Arab Cup culminated last night. The top two teams from each of the 4 groups made it to the quarter-finals, beginning tomorrow. It was a well-fought group stage, which threw more surprises than expected, and though some of the bigger teams did not have their A players on duty, theirContinue reading “Arab Cup : Its Time For The Quarter Finals”
FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
The 11th edition of the Arab Cup and the 2nd under FIFA’s jurisdiction will be held in Qatar from the 1st to the 18th of December 2025. 16 Teams from across the Arab world will be vying for the coveted Arab Cup, presently held by Algeria. Divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each, theContinue reading “FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025”
Riyad Mahrez Guides Algeria To The FIFA World Cup ’26
The Algerian Football Team, known as The Desert Warriors, made it to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after an emphatic 3-0 over Somalia last night. It was to be a home game for Somalia, but the Ocean Stars did not have a stadium fit for an International match, and hence the match was played inContinue reading “Riyad Mahrez Guides Algeria To The FIFA World Cup ’26”