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'I'm not proud' - Hakimi speaks on Afcon final towel incident, Nwabali faced similar treatment in semifinal
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'I'm not proud' - Hakimi speaks on Afcon final towel incident, Nwabali faced similar treatment in semifinal

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has admitted regret over the controversial towel incidents that marred the closing stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following separate episodes involving Stanley Nwabali and Édouard Mendy.Moroccan stewards, ball boys and even players, including Hakimi, were caught on camera repeatedly attempting to snatch towels from opposition goalkeepers during both the semifinal and final. The scenes left neutral observers bewildered as the actions appeared aimed at disrupting the goalkeepers' ability to maintain grip in wet conditions.During the final, video foo...

April 9, 2026
Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's 1-1 Draw With Algeria : Echiejile Better Than Aina, Iwobi & Iheanacho Struggled
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Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's 1-1 Draw With Algeria : Echiejile Better Than Aina, Iwobi & Iheanacho Struggled

A late controversial Yaccine Brahimi penalty robbed the Super Eagles a record victory in the FIFA World Cup qualifying series after they had all but looked set to pick up their fifth group match win.B...

Nov 11, 2017
Rabah Madjer : Nigeria Refused To Take The Game Easy Despite World Cup Qualification
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Rabah Madjer : Nigeria Refused To Take The Game Easy Despite World Cup Qualification

Algeria national team coach Rabah Madjer was satisfied with his side's 1-1 draw with Nigeria on Friday night, and admitted that the North Africans would have won if not for the opportunities they miss...

Nov 11, 2017
Super Eagles Jet Off To Russia Ahead Of Showcase Friendly Vs Argentina
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Super Eagles Jet Off To Russia Ahead Of Showcase Friendly Vs Argentina

The Super Eagles will arrive in Krasnodar aboard a chartered aircraft on Saturday evening, for Tuesday’s prestige friendly with two –time world champions Argentina.Officials confirmed to t...

Nov 11, 2017
Iwobi Reacts As Nigeria Extend WCQ Unbeaten Run To 37 Games
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Iwobi Reacts As Nigeria Extend WCQ Unbeaten Run To 37 Games

Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has spoken of his happiness after the Super Eagles kept their unbeaten World Cup qualifying record intact following their 1-1 draw with Algeria in difficult circumstances.As...

Nov 11, 2017
Eagles Captain On The Night Balogun Names Two Players That Impressed Him Vs Algeria
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Eagles Captain On The Night Balogun Names Two Players That Impressed Him Vs Algeria

Leon Balogun, Super Eagles captain on the night in the national team's World Cup qualifier vs Algeria, was delighted to lead the team to remain unbeaten in the qualifying series.The Mainz central defe...

Nov 11, 2017
Chelsea Loanee Tammy Abraham Debuts For England Senior Team
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Chelsea Loanee Tammy Abraham Debuts For England Senior Team

Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham made his first appearance for England's Men Team in their goalless draw with Germany in an international friendly at the National Stadium in London on ...

Nov 11, 2017
Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Algeria : Ekong Top Man, Aina Versatile, Iwobi Shows Flashes
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Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Algeria : Ekong Top Man, Aina Versatile, Iwobi Shows Flashes

Nigeria rounded off their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Algeria in Constantine on Friday night. But which players sparkled? The Starters Ikechukwu Ezenwa 6/10Had very litt...

Nov 10, 2017
John Ogu Nets Screamer As Nigeria Held By Algeria After Dubious Penalty
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John Ogu Nets Screamer As Nigeria Held By Algeria After Dubious Penalty

It was a decent end to the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they were forced to a 1-1 draw by the Fennecs of Algeria at the Mohammed Hamalaoui Stadium on Friday night.A sec...

Nov 10, 2017
Half-Time Report Algeria 0 Nigeria 0: Eagles Holding Their Own So Far
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Half-Time Report Algeria 0 Nigeria 0: Eagles Holding Their Own So Far

The dead rubber between Algeria and Nigeria is 0-0 at halftime on Friday in Constantine.With the Super Eagles through to the 2018 World Cup with 13 points in the bag, coach Gernot Rohr elected to fiel...

Nov 10, 2017
Argentina Coach, Sampaoli : I Told Messi Not To Play Against Nigeria
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Argentina Coach, Sampaoli : I Told Messi Not To Play Against Nigeria

Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli has commented on the absence of Lionel Messi from the upcoming friendly match against Nigeria, saying he advised the Barcelona star not to play the game.The number ten...

Nov 10, 2017
Aina Makes Full Debut, Iwobi & Ndidi Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Algeria
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Aina Makes Full Debut, Iwobi & Ndidi Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Algeria

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Friday evening's World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, starting from 2030 hours.Based on the training s...

Nov 10, 2017
Obi Mikel : I Know The Algerian Players In The Premier League Mahrez & Slimani
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Obi Mikel : I Know The Algerian Players In The Premier League Mahrez & Slimani

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday evening, Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has targeted a win in the national team's last 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria on Friday.The former Che...

Nov 10, 2017