At least five people have been killed in a stampede at a rap concert in the Algerian capital. Thousands had gathered at a stadium in Algiers to see rapper Abderraouf Derradji, better known as Soolking, perform when a stampede is…
Nigerian fans troop out to watch Algeria clinch first AFCON trophy in over 20 years
Algeria has emerged the African champions for the first time since 1990 as the Desert Foxes clinched the historic win over Senegal on Friday night in Egypt. Despite the Super Eagles exiting the tournament at the hands of the eventual…
Eagles at war as Nigeria, Tunisia battle for bronze tonight (ThisDay)
After failing to reach the final of the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations with that last thunderbolt by Riyad Mahrez of Algeria that crushed Nigeria’s fourth title ambition, history favours the Super Eagles to beat the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia…
282 held over unrest in France after Algeria football win (Guardian)
A total of 282 people were arrested in France after unrest following the Algerian football team’s qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, the interior ministry said Monday. Riotous celebrations erupted around the country after Algeria beat…
Mahrez makes Algeria Nations Cup squad, Delort misses out (Guardian)
Algeria has named Manchester City attacking midfielder, Riyad Mahrez, in its 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt, but left out Montpellier forward, Andy Delort. French junior international, Delort, had hoped to debut for the side…
Ghana 2018: Coach names Super Falcons’ final squad (New Telegraph)
Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has released a list of 21 players who will fly Nigeria’s flag at the 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ghana. The championship starts next week, with cup holders Nigeria heading Group B of…
See the African country spending the most on weapons (OZY)
During an age of increasing autocracy around the world, Algeria’s ruling regime doesn’t inspire much confidence. In power since 1999, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has sailed into multiple terms thanks to constitutional changes critics say were aimed at keeping him head…
