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Injured while playing for Lille against Nice, Nabil Bentaleb will miss the start of the CAN 2027 qualifiers with Algeria. Adil Bourabaa has been called up as reinforcement.
In his first squad with Algeria, Brahim Hemdani has left out 12 players from the 2026 World Cup due to retirements, suspensions, injuries, and sporting choices ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
After parting ways with AC Milan, Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer, 28, was officially announced by Al-Gharafa on Monday. The duration of his contract has not been disclosed.
Over two days, members of the AU Peace and Security Council will focus their efforts on voluntary disarmament, small arms control, and mine clearance as part of a continental campaign extended until 2030.
Algeria announced on Thursday the severance of its diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of “provocative or hostile” actions. The Emirati ambassador has 48 hours to leave the country.
The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced on August 8 the rescue of Ulumaskan Sinan, a German national kidnapped in Niger more than two weeks earlier. He was recovered by Algerian security services and transferred to Algiers before being handed over to German authorities. Ulumaskan Sinan arrived safely at Boufarik Air Base, south of Algiers, after […]
The adventure of Riyad Mahrez with the Fennecs has come to an end. After Algeria’s elimination against Switzerland (2-0) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Algerian captain has officially announced the end of his international career. Algeria experienced a painful evening this Friday, exiting the 2026 World Cup after a […]
Discover the matches on the schedule this Saturday across Africa, for the fourth matchday of the group stages. The CAF Champions League is back this Saturday with a decisive fourth matchday for several of the continent’s heavyweights. Coming on the heels of Al-Hilal’s victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, the continental competition continues with three fixtures with […]
The CAF disciplinary panel handed down suspensions and hefty fines to the Algerian national team and its federation following the incidents that occurred after the match against Nigeria in Marrakech. The Confederation of African Football struck hard. Gathered to decide on the incidents that marred the match between Algeria and Nigeria, played on 10 January […]
Filmed while urinating in a stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations, Raouf Belkacemi was handed a custodial prison sentence, a case that underscores the strict limits governing behavior in sports venues.
Senegal faces Egypt as Morocco takes on Nigeria this Wednesday, for a decisive evening that will determine the two finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held in the Kingdom of Morocco. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase this Wednesday, January 14, with two high-level semi-finals scheduled in Rabat. The […]
Clashes involving Algerian players and supporters broke out after the defeat to Nigeria (0-2) in Marrakech on Saturday, pushing CAF to launch an investigation. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the opening of an investigation following the serious incidents that occurred after Nigeria’s victory over Algeria (2-0) in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]
With goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, Nigeria calmly disposed of Algeria (2-0) this Saturday in the CAN 2025 quarterfinals. The Super Eagles will face Morocco in the next round. Nigeria will also be in the CAN 2025 semifinals. The Super Eagles sealed their ticket to the last four after their victory over Algeria […]
Algeria faces Nigeria this Friday at the Marrakech Stadium, starting at 5:00 PM (GMT+1). A quarter-final match in AFCON 2025. The official lineups for both teams have been announced. Algeria’s lineup Luca Zidane – Rafik Belghali, Aissa Mandi, Rami Bensebaïni, Rayan Aït-Nouri – Hicham Boudaoui, Ramiz Zerrouki, Ibrahim Maza – Riyad Mahrez, Farès Chaïbi, Mohamed […]
On the eve of the highly anticipated quarter-final against Algeria, the Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, stressed offensive efficiency and mental strength as essential conditions for qualification to the final four. The Nigeria coach, Éric Chelle, laid out the keys he believes are essential to help the Super Eagles get past Algeria this Saturday in the […]
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was removed from the Nigeria-Algeria fixture by CAF for non-compliance with the rules related to the tournament’s official equipment suppliers. The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been dropped from the highly anticipated quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria, according to reports by the Daily Post. The Confederation of African […]
As the quarterfinal against Algeria approaches, former Nigerian captain Mikel Obi urged players and staff to avoid any off-field distractions and to focus solely on the objective of winning the continental crown. The former captain of Nigeria, John Obi Mikel, called on the Super Eagles to stand united and avoid any form of distraction in […]
A few hours before their quarter-final against the Fennecs, Nigerian players and staff would have refused to travel to Marrakech, denouncing the non-payment of their bonuses since the start of the tournament. The Super Eagles are going through a turbulent spell on the eve of their AFCON 2025 quarter-final. Players and members of the coaching […]
Before the highly anticipated showdown with Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON quarterfinal, the captain of the Algerian national team, Riyad Mahrez, warned that the Fennecs will have to deliver a performance of the very highest level to stand a chance of reaching the last four. Algeria’s captain, Riyad Mahrez, expects a highly contested quarterfinal against […]
With a goal by Boulbina in extra time, Algeria defeated the DRC (1-0) this Tuesday in the Round of 16 at CAN 2025. A precious victory for the Fennecs that advance to the quarterfinals. Algeria clinched its quarterfinal berth after a breathless battle against the Democratic Republic of Congo. For a long time the match […]
The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close this Tuesday with two clashes on the schedule: Algeria – DR Congo and Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso. The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Monday with two decisive fixtures. The heavy favorite for […]
With a brace from Riyad Mahrez, Algeria comfortably beat Sudan (3-0) this Wednesday, on the occasion of the opening day of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. That’s certainly a strong signal sent to the competition. The Algerian side crushed Sudan this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON. Opponents […]
Several matches are on the schedule this Wednesday across Moroccan pitches. Big clashes count toward the opening matchday of the CAN 2025 group stage. Four fixtures are on the schedule this Wednesday, as part of the opening matchday of the CAN 2025 group stage. On this Christmas Eve, Groups E and F swing fully into […]
The Algerian Parliament is preparing to examine a historic bill aiming to criminalize French colonialism. This text, scheduled to be debated in plenary session on 20, 21 and 24 December 2025, seeks to legally qualify the crimes committed during the colonial period (1830-1962) as crimes against humanity. The bill includes a series of provisions detailed […]
