The Super Eagles will be without their captain, Wilfred Ndidi, for the semi-final clash against Morocco at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a suspension.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Ndidi picked up his second yellow card of the tournament during Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria on Saturday, triggering an automatic one-match ban.

He had earlier been booked in the group-stage win over Mozambique, leaving him one caution away from suspension.

Although Ndidi was on the disciplinary watchlist alongside Calvin Bassey and Frank Onyeka, the Leicester City midfielder was the only one of the trio to receive another booking against the Desert Foxes.

As a result, Ndidi will miss the semi-final encounter with Morocco but is expected to be available for selection in either the final or the third-place playoff, depending on the Super Eagles’ outcome in the last-four tie.

Eric Chelle, head coach of Super Eagles, has stated that the best team will win when Nigeria tackle Morocco in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Chelle, who stated this at his post-match interview after the Super Eagles defeated Algeria 2-0 in the AFCON quarter-final on Saturday, described Morrocco as a ‘strong’ team.

Nigeria’s goals were scored by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams as the Desert Foxes failed to score.

Chelle’s men will now clash with Morocco who defeated DR Congo in the last-8 encounter on Friday.

“Morocco is a strong team, and there’ll be pressure in front of the host country,” Chelle said.

“The best team will win. I’m proud that we’ll face Morocco, and I hope it’ll be a good match, with the best team winning.”

Moroccan authorities have detained cameramen from an Algerian television channel, officials of the Algerian Press Agency and several supporters following disturbances at the Marrakech Stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The incident occurred after Algeria’s 2–0 defeat, which confirmed Nigeria’s progression to the semi-finals.

Local security sources said the detained media personnel were allegedly involved in acts of vandalism within the stadium complex, while a number of Algerian fans were arrested for disorderly conduct.

Witnesses reported that the unrest broke out shortly after the final whistle, with some Algerian supporters allegedly attacking Nigerian players and fans, leading to a brief breakdown of order in parts of the stadium.

Moroccan security forces moved quickly to restore calm and prevent further escalation. No serious injuries were reported, though the incident caused temporary disruption as players and spectators were escorted to safety.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to assess reports from match officials and Moroccan authorities as investigations continue.

Nigeria will now turn attention to the semi-finals, while Algeria bow out of the tournament amid controversy on and off the pitch.