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Ranking reward for Algeria: Soared 28 places in FIFA Ranking
With their victory at the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt, Djamel Belmadi’s side surged from 68th to 40th in July’s FIFA/Coca-Cola World…
Who is Ismael Bennacer? Algeria hero now set for AC Milan move
Milan have reportedly agreed to sign Empoli midfielder Ismael Bennacer for about 16 million whilse offering the 21 year old a contract worth 1.5 million a…
AFCON 2019 final: Baghdad Bounedjah fires Algeria to second title
An underwhelming Africa Cup of Nations came to a conclusion on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, with a fittingly uninteresting final for the most part.
Algeria, who…
End of an era: Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi confirms his retirement
Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has confirmed his retirement from international football.
The 32-year-old midfielder made 89 appearances for his country…
Senegal Vs Algeria: Sadio Mane-Riyad Mahrez Face Off In Title Clash
Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane will renew their Premier League rivalry for a second time in Egypt, with Africa Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor of…
VAR to be used from Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be introduced from the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, which is starting today. The mein…
Egypt coach sacked following AFCON failure as FA president resigns
The president of Egypt’s Football Association did not take the shock defeat to Bafana Bafana too well and sacked Pharaohs coach Javier Aguirre before…
The remnants of African blushes in Russia World Cup
World's best players said painful adieu from the World Cup before the pre-quarter finals after the shock exit of heavyweights including Germany, Argentina,…
Mo Salah wins PFA Best Player Award
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has won the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award for 2017-18.
The Egyptian international beat Kevin…