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Nigeria crush Algeria to advance to semi-finals at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen produced a man-of-the-match display on Saturday night as Nigeria beat Algeria 2–0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Victor Osimhen delivers statement performance as Super Eagles soar into AFCON semi-final

Super Eagles score twice in second half to ensure controversial goal-line clearance doesn’t dominate the headlines

Evening Standard

Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Victor Osimhen struck in the second half to spark Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over Algeria

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How to watch Algeria vs Nigeria (it's free) — Stream AFCON 2025 quarter-final

Here's how to watch Algeria vs Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals in what promises to be an evenly contested affair in Marrakesh.

Tom’s Guide

Algeria v Nigeria live: Dominant Super Eagles advance into Afcon semi-finals

Algeria 0–2 Nigeria: Dominant display gives Super Eagles win to seal semi-final tie against Morocco

The Independent UK

Algeria vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after dominant quarter-final win

Nigeria will face host nation Morocco in AFCON semi-final

Evening Standard

Algeria skipper Mahrez calls for 'big game' against Nigeria at Cup of Nations

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez urged his teammates to show their quality and play a big game against Nigeria on Saturday afternoon in the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Africa Cup of Nations: last eight line up for next step on road to glory

Of the eight sides contesting the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday and Saturday, only Mali has never lifted the crown.

Radio France Internationale

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s one-year-old son dies after short illness

Award-winning Nigerian novelist is ‘devastated’ by ‘profound loss’, a statement from her family says

The Independent UK

Victor Osimhen’s volatile temperament risks harming Nigeria’s Afcon quest

Talismanic forward’s spat with teammate Ademola Lookman highlights the problematic behaviour threatening to overshadow his talent

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria XI vs Algeria: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON today

Victor Osimhen row with Ademola Lookman almost overshadowed last-16 win at Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard

Algeria vs Nigeria: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Super Eagles take on 2019 champions in huge Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final showdown

Evening Standard

Most Premier League Appearances From Non-English Players

These foreign stars left their mark, and then some, on the Premier League.

Sports Illustrated

Anthony Joshua posts tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash

Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele died in a car crash while they were travelling with Joshua.

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Anthony Joshua pays emotional tribute to ‘special’ friends lost in Nigeria car crash

The former world heavyweight champion lost his two friends and team members after the vehicle they were travelling in hit a stationary truck near Lagos, Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

Two weeks on, questions linger over targeting and impact of US airstrikes in Nigeria

Very little information has been shared about strikes in Sokoto state

The Guardian - UK

Morocco and Regragui feel pressure before high-profile Afcon quarter-finals

Seven of the eight nations have won the tournament before while Mali take on the role of stubborn outsiders

Euronews

Nigeria to use intel from US flights to aid strikes on Islamic State, government says

Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said last month that the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two nations.

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The Conversation

Nigeria has a high poverty rate – what this has to do with ethnic conflicts

Nigeria has endured decades of violent insurgencies and ranks 6th on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. Numerous people have been killed and millions displaced. The number of casualties from terrorist attacks in 2025 can be seen in both the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data and the Council on Foreign…

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The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026

Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.” The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency gains by 2030 – important steps for slowing climate change since the energy…

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua’s immediate reaction to car crash revealed by eyewitness: ‘He couldn’t talk’

Joshua was injured in the crash in Nigeria on 29 December, as two of his friends were killed

Evening Standard

Watch: Victor Osimhen storms out after bust-up with Ademola Lookman as Nigeria reach AFCON quarter-final

Striker was booed by his own supporters in AFCON round of 16 showdown

Euronews

Salah shines for Egypt and Nigeria beat Mozambique to advance

On the last day of the Round of 16, Algeria meet DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire battle neighbors Burkina Faso.

Evening Standard

Who Nigeria will face in AFCON quarter-finals after huge last-16 win

Super Eagles continue impressive push for Africa Cup of Nations glory

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria power past Mozambique into quarter-finals at Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen bagged a brace on Monday night as Nigeria walloped Mozambique 4-0 to sweep into the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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