ALGERIA

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis

Ellis on the importance of squad balance ahead of Algeria friendlies

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says the upcoming international friendlies against Algeria will be used to give valuable game time to key overseas-based players as preparations continue for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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Algeria call on CAF to investigate referees in formal complaint after AFCON quarter-final defeat

The Algerian Football Federation has submitted a formal complaint over the standard of the refereeing in their 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat to Nigeria on Saturday.

Algeria national team captain Riyad Mahrez

Mahrez salutes Nigeria, believes Algeria’s young team will rise after this AFCON

Algeria national team captain Riyad Mahrez expressed his disappointment after the Desert Foxes’ exit in the African Cup of Nations tournament yesterday but still admitted that the Super Eagles of Nigeria were the worthy winners.

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Semi Ajayi

Yekini still the best – Victor Osimhen plays down record chase

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen insists the late Rashidi Yekini remains the country’s greatest ever centre forward, even as he closes in on the iconic goal record.

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Impressive Nigeria advance to AFCON semifinals after seeing off Algeria

Nigeria booked their place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a comfortable 2-0 victory against Algeria in Marrakesh on Saturday.

Rayan Ait Nouri of Algeria during the Africa Cup Of Nations, Round Of 16 match between Algeria and DR Congo at Stade Moulay Hassan on January 06, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

Rayan Aït-Nouri: No weak links in AFCON’s last eight as Algeria push on

Algeria wing-back Rayan Aït-Nouri says there are no easy matches at this stage of the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to face Nigeria on Saturday for a semifinal spot.

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