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February 1, 2026, 11:25 am
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos Visits Algeria
- [U.S. Embassy Algiers] U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos returned to Algeria on January 26 to meet with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, and Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab. His visit reaffirms the United States' ongoing cooperation with Algeria and its commitment to supporting stability throughout the region.
Can Handball - Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco Qualify for World Championship
- [New Times] Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco have secured qualification for the 2027 IHF Men's World Championship after reaching the semifinals of the Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations currently underway in Kigali.
President Kais Saied Meets Algerian Foreign Minister
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met, Monday, at the Carthage Palace, Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, who is on a visit to Tunisia to participate in the ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Neighbouring Countries Mechanism for Libya, hosted by Tunisia.
Africa Handball Nations Cup - Nigeria's Golden Arrows Beat Algeria
- [Premium Times] The Group A opener, played at the Petit Stade, marked Nigeria's second defeat of Algeria in just two weeks, following the Super Eagles' resounding 2-0 win over the North Africans
AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite
- [African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa's space and geospatial capabilities.
CAF Opens Probe Into Algeria's Q'final Misconduct in Marrakech
- [This Day] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed opening a formal disciplinary proceedings following incidents recorded during the quarter-final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.
Abuja Fans Hail Super Eagles' Win Over Algeria, Caution Against Morocco Tomorrow
- [Daily Trust] Football fans in Abuja have lauded the Weekend Super Eagles' impressive 2-0 victory over Algeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, describing the performance as dominant, disciplined, and full of belief.
Afcon - PDP Congratulates Super Eagles On Victory Over Algeria
- [Premium Times] The Super Eagles of Nigeria edged Algeria 2-0 in a high-octane quarter-final match of the competition on Saturday.
#Afcon2025 - Super Eagles Beat Algeria to Set Up Semi-final Clash With Morocco
- [This Day] President Bola Tinubu; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party 2023, Peter Obi yesterday hailed the Super Eagles for their impressive 2-0 performance against Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech, Morocco.
Afcon 2025 - Tinubu Applauds 'Brilliant Eagles' After Victory Against Algeria
- [Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles following their 2-0 victory over Algeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Saturday.
Five Takeaways in Super Eagles' Victory
- [Premium Times] With each passing game, the Super Eagles look less like hopeful contenders and more like a team that understands exactly what it takes to go all the way
Salah's Egypt End Côte d'Ivoire's Afcon Title Defense, Join Nigeria in Semis
- [New Times] Head down, hands on heads, lost looks in the stands. The silence that followed the final whistle said it all. Côte d'Ivoire will not defend their crown. The dream of a back to back title ended in the quarter-finals.
Super Eagles Victory Over Algeria Testament of Nigeria's Excellence in Sports, Says Federal Government
- [Leadership] The Federal Government has affirmed that the emphatic 2-0 victory the Nigerian Super Eagles recorded in Saturday's quarter final match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria, in the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, was a testament of Nigeria's excellence in sports.
Afcon 25 - Full List of Top Scorers Ahead of Semi Finals
- [Vanguard] Morocco's Brahim Díaz currently leads the goalscoring chart at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having netted five goals so far in the tournament.
Eagles Vs Foxes Revenge or Consolidation?
- [This Day] Today's AFCON quarter-final encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Desert Foxes of Algeria in the 45,000-capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech will no doubt be very explosive, considering the rivalry between the two countries at the biennial competition.
Afcon 2025 - 'Nigeria Outplayed Us', Says Algeria Coach Petkovic
- [Vanguard] Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic graciously conceded that Nigeria fully deserved their 2-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.
Revenge Not On Super Eagles Mind, Says Moses Simon
- [This Day] Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon has revealed that Nigeria is not seeking revenge ahead of the quarterfinal clash against Algeria at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.
Afcon 2025 - Five Men Who Could Decide Nigeria Vs Algeria Quarter-Final Clash
- [Premium Times] At this stage of AFCON 2025, matches are rarely won by teams alone; they are decided by moments, personalities, and players brave enough to seize the night
Osimhen Hails Fans, Eyes Afcon Final After Algeria Victory
- [Leadership] Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has expressed gratitude to Nigerian fans worldwide following the Nigerian national soccer team's impressive 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday.
Afcon 2025 - Quarter-Finals Set for Fierce Battles
- [CAF] The quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 bring together a collection of teams whose combined pedigree underlines the scale of the challenge ahead, with the eight remaining nations having collectively won the continental title 22 times.
Goldberg Sets the Stage With Festival of Drums and Lights Ahead of Algeria Clash
- [This Day] As anticipation builds ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria, Goldberg Lager Beer is once again placing fans at the heart of the football experience with the return of its Festival of Drums and Lights under the Our Beat, Our Gold campaign.
Super Eagles Arrive Marrakech Ahead Algeria Clash
- [Vanguard] Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Marrakech ahead of their quarter-final clash with Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Afcon 2025 - Who Have an Edge in the Quarterfinals?
- [New Times] After a thrilling Round of 16, filled with intensity, drama, and high-quality football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is getting more interesting in Morocco.
Super Eagles Land in Marrakesh Ahead Afcon Quarter-Final Clash With Algeria
- [Leadership] Nigeria's Super Eagles have arrived in Marrakesh, Morocco, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final showdown against Algeria scheduled for Saturday.
Fennecs Snatch Late Win to Set Up Mouth-watering Clash With Nigeria
- [This Day] Algeria's Fennecs snatched a late 1-0 winner against DR Congo on Tuesday evening to set up a mouth-watery Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash with Nigeria's Super Eagles on Saturday in Marrakech, Morocco.
Mahrez Insists Eagles No Strangers As Nigeria, Algeria Set for Mother-of-All Battle in Marrakech
- [This Day] Captain of Algeria's Desert Foxes, Riyad Mahrez, insisted yesterday that the Super Eagles are no strangers to him and his teammates as both countries will battle for the semifinal ticket in Marrakech on Saturday.
Afcon 2025 - Algeria Set for Quarter-Final Showdown With Nigeria After Extra-Time Win
- [Premium Times] With Nigeria's attacking confidence and Algeria's hard-earned resilience, the clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of AFCON 2025.
Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed
- [CAF] The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa's biggest football tournament enters its decisive phase.
Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire Win to Finalize #Afcon2025 Quarter-final Line Up
- [CAF] Algeria 1-0 DR Congo (AET)Scorer: Adil Boulbina (118)
