By Kunle Solaja, Marrakech Strikers Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams struck in quick succession after the break as Nigeria delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria...
By Kunle Solaja, Marrakech On the eve of a potentially epic quarter-final confrontation between Algeria and Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, Marrakech opened its...
By Kunle Solaja, Marrakech Two of Africa’s most storied football nations will lock horns when Nigeria face Algeria in a blockbuster quarter-final of the Africa Cup...
Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal as Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 on Friday to book a semi-final berth at the Africa Cup of Nations for...
By Kunle Solaja. Cameroon’s long-standing reputation as the nemesis of Africa Cup of Nations host nations came to an emphatic end on Friday night as Morocco’s...
By Kunle Solaja, Casablanca enroute Marrakech Few fixtures in African football carry the weight of history quite like Algeria versus Nigeria. From Africa Cup of Nations...
By Kunle Solaja, Casablanca As Nigeria and Algeria prepare to renew their rivalry in Saturday’s quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakesh, memories of...
By Kunle Solaja, Casablanca As Nigeria and Algeria prepare for another high-stakes meeting, their long and eventful rivalry offers a rich statistical and historical backdrop, stretching...
By Kunle Solaja, Casablanca Calm has returned to the Super Eagles camp following the brief storm that trailed Nigeria’s emphatic Round of 16 victory over Mozambique,...
By Kunle Solaja, Casablanca As hosts, Morocco prepare to play against Cameroon in Friday’s quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, history offers a cautionary tale...