Nigeria vs Algeria at AFCON - Could it BE any closer?
There is little doubt that the pick of the AFCON quarterfinal bunch, for sheer history, drama and storytelling, has got to be Nigeria against Algeria on Saturday.
What do Egyptians really think of Salah? Win AFCON to be Africa's GOAT
The Egyptian football fraternity are split on whether conquering the continent with an AFCON title would help cement Mohamed Salah's legacy among Africa's all-time great players.
Predicting the AFCON QFs - Salah ends defending champs' run? Nigeria's wings clipped?
Having got all eight of his Last 16 predictions correct, Ed Dove is far less confident ahead of the quarters, and expects cagey contests, tense finales, and tears aplenty as giants of Africa are set to fall by the wayside.
Mahrez: Algeria are ready to give everything vs. Nigeria (2:00)
Udoh: Nigeria's style suits teams like Algeria (1:15)
Nigeria have an AFCON quarterfinal rep to protect despite off field antics
With some 22 games and five African titles between them, two of those won against each other, Nigeria and Algeria will be no strangers when the Super Eagles take on the Desert Warriors in the quarterfinals at AFCON 2025.
Morocco fans hate the coach, half the team is injured, and Hakimi's not really OK
Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, almost everyone in Rabat would give you the same answer when asked to predict their tournament winners: Morocco. But now, ahead of the clash against Cameroon, the local mood has soured.
Diaz scores his fifth to ease Morocco past Cameroon
Brahim Diaz extended his run of scoring in every round of the Africa Cup of Nations, and Ismael Saibari added a second, to send Morocco through to the quarterfinals following a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat on Friday.
Mali errors allow Senegal to advance to AFCON semis
Senegal defeated 10-man Mali 1-0 in a tepid Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal in Tanger on Friday to become the first team to seal their place in the last four thanks to some crucial Malian errors.
Predicting the AFCON last 16 - Bafana, Algeria have it tough, Nigeria and Morocco should walk it
With the Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 here, we have some juicy ties to look forward to, including Algeria vs DR Congo and South Africa vs Cameroon.
Mbeumo is Cameroon's only real star at AFCON... so how have they come this far?
Widely written off before AFCON, Cameroon's Indomitable Lions have emerged as one of the tournament darlings, but how have they done it given the number of big names missing, and the astounding chaos off the pitch?
Everything you need to know about AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the continent's premier men's tournament, from news, interviews, teams, and how to watch.
Algeria team meets with DRC statue fan, Amoura apologises
Members of the Algeria team met with Democratic Republic of Congo superfan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga at their hotel on Wednesday, after backlash over Mohamed Amoura's seemingly mocking gesture after the AFCON match between the sides.
Udoh: The Nigeria players don't trust the NFF (1:15)
Nigeria squad in dispute with federation over unpaid AFCON bonuses
Nigeria's players threatened to boycott training and their trip to Marrakech for Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal as a payment dispute over unpaid bonuses overshadowed preparations for their clash with Algeria.
Here's why Algeria's Amoura was misguided for mocking DRC's statue superfan
Reactions have been mixed, trending to negative, towards Algeria forward Mohamed Amoura, after he mocked the DR Congo's 'Lumumba statue' superfan at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Would Nigeria's strikers look this good without Akor Adams? Doubtful...
Sevilla striker Akor Adams only made his Nigeria debut two months before this Africa Cup of Nations and is a relative unknown in this team of household names, but he's quickly become a key player in this Super Eagles squad.
Do Algeria fans believe they can overcome Nigeria? (1:55)
Amad inspires Ivory Coast into AFCON quarters
Defending champions Ivory Coast became the eighth team to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals as they eased past neighbours Burkina Faso 3-0 in Marrakesh on Tuesday, with Amad Diallo delivering another AFCON masterclass.
Algeria's Boulbina scores screamer to set up Nigeria QF at AFCON
Adil Boulbina, who only made his debut for Algeria a month ago, was their hero on Tuesday as he scored a screamer in the final minute of extra time to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 at AFCON.
Ndidi addresses Osimhen and Lookman spat (1:20)
Lookman, Ndidi shrug off Osimhen's temper tantrum, but it's becoming a pattern
The Nigeria striker was booed off the pitch after demanding to be substituted, following a heated confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during the Round of 16 match in Fes.
Nigeria were superiority up front, and the defence came to the party too!
A clean sheet at last for the Super Eagles who have booked their spot in the AFCON quarterfinals.
Have Nigeria made a breakthrough after beating Mozambique 4-0 in AFCON? (1:35)
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |