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BREAKING: Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca under fire for Nigeria brawl

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January 12, 2026

Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca, has come under scrutiny following his involvement in a post-match brawl after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The 27-year-old Granada goalkeeper was at the centre of unsavoury scenes at full-time, clashing with Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as tensions boiled over following Algeria’s elimination.

What began as a heated verbal exchange quickly escalated into a shoving match, drawing in players and staff from both teams and bringing a sour end to the contest.

Luca Zidane was seen confronting Dele-Bashiru before Nigeria players intervened to pull their teammate away, while the goalkeeper also exchanged words with Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika as the situation threatened to spiral further.

The altercation overshadowed an otherwise poor performance by the Dessert Warriors, as the Super Eagles secured their semi-final place with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams and will now face hosts Morocco in the last four.

Algeria had entered the quarter-final with confidence after a flawless group stage campaign, recording victories over Sudan, Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea, before edging past DR Congo 1-0 in the round of 16.

However, Nigeria proved a step too far, limiting the North Africans’ attacking threat and asserting dominance to seal progression.

Reaction on social media was swift, with fans expressing shock at the chaotic scenes that followed the final whistle.

Nigerian journalist Tobi Adepoju wrote on X, “Like father, like son. It’s a Zidane family template,” while referencing the wider disorder that followed the match.

Another user, @john322226, echoed the sentiment, posting, “Zinedine zidane son was fighting after the match against Nigeria. Like father, like son.”

Others were more critical of Luca Zidane’s conduct.

One fan described the incident as a disgrace, while another said emotions had overwhelmed the players.

A separate post claimed the goalkeeper would “never forget this day” after what was described as a humiliating end to Algeria’s campaign.

Luca switched international allegiance earlier this year, opting to represent Algeria after previously being eligible for France, the country of his legendary father.

He made his international debut in October 2025 and was included in the AFCON squad soon after.

A product of the Real Madrid academy, Zidane won the Champions League as part of the squad managed by his father during the 2017–18 season, although he made only two senior appearances for the club before leaving permanently for Rayo Vallecano in 2020.

He has since built a solid career in Spain’s second tier with spells at Rayo, Eibar and current club Granada, making 194 senior appearances in all competitions.

While he has forged a respectable path away from his father’s shadow, the scenes at full-time in Morocco are likely to leave Luca Zidane reflecting on a moment when frustration overtook discipline, as his return to club football follows a disappointing and controversial end to his first major tournament with Algeria.

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You cannot compare me with Ronaldinho – Jay Jay Okocha

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January 12, 2026

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Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, has said it is difficult to compare him with Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

He also admitted that Ronaldinho is the most skilful player he ever played alongside.

Okocha revealed this during an interview with Clutch 9.

The former midfielder was reacting to comments made by Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, who once played with both men at Paris Saint-Germain, admitting he could not decide who was more skilful between the duo.

Okocha said: “I can’t say that anybody is better than me since I’ve accepted the title of chief flair officer. He [Ronaldinho] was a genius when it comes to football. Straight away we saw his talent.

“He brought something different, and in a way we clicked, because our foundation was the same. We learnt how to play on the street; we were playing because we loved the game, and with smiles on our faces.

“It’s difficult to compare both of us because we had a good career, even though he took it higher.”

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FA Cup: Ball numbers for fourth round draw confirmed

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January 12, 2026

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The ball numbers ahead of the FA Cup fourth round draw have been confirmed.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The draw will take place on Monday, ahead of the tie between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield.

Antoine Semenyo scored and assisted on his Manchester City debut, which saw Pep’s side humiliate Exeter 10-1.

Aston Villa dumped Premier League rivals Tottenham out of the competition and Manchester United also suffered a third-round defeat at the hands of Brighton.

While Chelsea and Arsenal brush aside their lower-league opponents.

FA Cup fourth round ball numbers:

1 Wolves

2 Southampton

3 Aston Villa

4 Port Vale

5 Wigan

6 Ipswich

7 Wrexham

8 Chelsea

9 Man City

10 West Ham

11 Brentford

12 Fulham

13 Sunderland

14 Liverpool or Barnsley

15 Burnley

16 Norwich

17 Arsenal

18 Leeds

19 West Brom

20 Salford or Swindon – rescheduled

21 Burton Albion

22 Grimsby

23 Hull City

24 Newcastle

25 Oxford

26 Leicester

27 Birmingham

28 Bristol

29 Stoke

30 Macclesfield

31 Brighton

32 Mansfield

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Super Eagles Return To Fez Ahead Of AFCON Semi-Final Against Morocco

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January 12, 2026

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) base in Fez to begin preparations for Wednesday’s semi-final showdown against hosts Morocco.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The team arrived back in the ancient Moroccan city on Sunday, barely 24 hours after their quarter-final success in Marrakesh, and wasted no time settling back into routine.

In a short update, team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed that the players held a recovery session at the Saardienne football complex as tactical work began in earnest.

A short video shared alongside the statement showed the players stepping off their aircraft on arrival, a calm mood evident in the camp as attention turned firmly to the last four.

There are no fresh injury worries for the Nigerian side. However, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will miss the semi-final after picking up yellow cards in both the round of 16 and quarter-final matches.

Nigeria’s return to Fez follows a new arrangement introduced by CAF for this edition of the tournament. For the first time at the AFCON, each team has been assigned a permanent base camp, with sides required to return there after every match before travelling to the venue of their next fixture.

The Super Eagles secured their place in the semi-finals with a convincing 2-0 win over Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium on Saturday. Nigeria dominated large spells of the game, with goals from Victor Osimhen and strike partner Akor Adams proving decisive against the Desert Warriors.

Their next test will be against Morocco, who edged past Cameroon 2-0 in the other quarter-final.

The semi-final is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with a kick-off time of 8 pm. The stadium has served as Morocco’s home ground throughout the competition.

If Nigeria fall short against the hosts, they will head to Casablanca for Saturday’s third-place play-off. A win, however, would keep the Super Eagles in Rabat for Sunday’s final.

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