At last the three preliminary match days of Afcon2023 have come to pass, albeit with a mixed grill of expectations and surprises. Consequently, upon the announcement of the pairings for the Round of 16, soccer fans within Africa and around…
Nigeria was a good team, Algeria coach says
Algeria head coach, Djamel Belmadi has commended the Super Eagles for giving his side a “real test”. Belmadi conceded that the Nigeria team showed a drive for revenge but praised his boys for the comeback win. The Desert Foxes rallied…
Algerian forest fires kill at least 26 people and destroy nearly 2,600 hectares
At least 26 people have been killed and several injured in wildfires that ravaged mountainous areas in the east of Algeria, according to the state-run Algeria Press Service (APS). Algerian Minister of Interior Kamal Beldjoudarly told state television that 24…
*Ojota service lane closed for six weeks (Guardian)*Task force, Okada riders clash on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway (Punch)
Ojota service lane closed for six weeks (Guardian) The service lane inbound Maryland from the end of Gani Fawehinmi Park to the end of the second pedestrian bridge, Ojota has been partially closed, the Lagos State Government announced on Tuesday.…
Algeria referendum: A vote ‘to end years of deviousness’
Algerians are voting in a referendum that is meant to cement changes made possible after long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced to resign last year. But opponents say it falls short of fundamental reform. The referendum’s timing is auspicious. It…
Rohr counts positives from friendlies as Eagles set for AFCON qualifiers
While most Nigerians were left wondering where their beloved national team, the Super Eagles, were headed after two unflattering outings against Algeria and Tunisia in Austria, the team’s manager, Gernot Rohr is breathing easy, saying the team has given him…
‘Eagles lacked direction against Desert Foxes’
Former International, Felix Owolabi, has expressed displeasure over Coach Gernot Rohr’s decision to feature almost an entirely new squad in Friday’s tune up game against Algeria, saying the team played without direction. The game was played in Klagenfurt, Austria, The…
Eagles hope to end Belmadi’s unbeaten record
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, will be hoping to inflict a first defeat on Algerian coach, Djamel Belmadi, when both teams lock horns in an international friendly on Friday in Austria. Algeria are unbeaten in their last 18 games, with…
Algeria’s football star to be tried for masturbating in public
Algeria international Farid El Melali will be tried for indecent exposure after allegedly masturbating in public, AFP learned on Tuesday on the Angers winger’s 23rd birthday. El Melali was questioned by police in Angers late on Monday after his neighbours…
Olympics: Falcons set up Ivory Coast clash after Algeria win (Punch)
Striker Asisat Oshoala’s second half strike at the Agege Stadium, Lagos on Tuesday was enough to hand the Super Falcons 1-0 victory over Algeria, and advance to the third round of the 2020 Olympics on 3-0 aggregate. The African champions…