Nigeria’s economy has slipped to fourth place in Africa, behind South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria. This is according to a recent forecast by the International Monetary Fund. Accordingly, the Washington-based bank World Economic Outlook estimates Nigeria’s gross domestic product at $253 billion based on current prices this year, lagging behind Algeria at $267 billion, Egypt […]
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United off to Algeria for USMA clash
Rivers United have departed the country for their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal second leg clash against USM Alger of Algeria. The Pride of Rivers left Port Harcourt International Airport aboard an Air Peace flight to Lagos before connecting with a direct flight to Algiers on Thursday. The contingent, which consists of players and officials, is […]
African Games 2023 medal ranking: Egypt maintain lead, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria among top countries
Egypt is currently leading the medal ranking table of the ongoing All African Games in Ghana. As of Thursday afternoon, Egypt were still leading the medal standings through their impressive performances across different events, notably table tennis, wrestling and swimming. The North Africans maintain the number one position with a total of 167 medals (92 […]
African Games 2023: Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria in fierce contest for second position
Nigeria, South Africa and Algeria are currently in a tough battle for second position at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. According to the official medals table released on Tuesday morning (today) by the organisers, Nigeria currently occupy second position with 27 gold, 21 silver and 30 bronze medals. South Africa are close […]
African Games: South Africa overtakes Nigeria on medals table
African Games: Nigeria extends lead over Algeria, South Africa
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United to face Algeria’s USMA in quarter-finals
Rivers United have been drawn against USMA of Algeria in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederations Cup. The first leg which is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo will be held on Sunday, March 31. The reverse fixture will be decided in Algiers a week later. Rivers United are looking to become the […]
Algeria snubs Peseiro, appoints Petkovic Desert Warriors head coach
The Algeria Football Federation on Thursday announced the appointment of Bosnian Vladimir Petkovic as head coach of the Desert Warriors. Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, was reportedly considered for the role. The North Africans have, however, settled for Petkovic. Petkovic, according to information on the official website of the Algeria Football Federation, will arrive Algiers […]
Peseiro confirms offer from Algeria
Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed that he has received an offer from the Algeria Football Federation. Peseiro’s current contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ended after the completion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 63-year-old is reportedly attracting the interest of the Algerian FA. The North Africans are looking for a […]
Peseiro linked with Algeria job amid uncertainty over Super Eagles future
Jose Peseiro has been linked with the Algeria national team coaching job after his contract with Nigeria ended with the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro guided the Super Eagles to second position at the AFCON 2023 finals. According to reports emanating from Algeria, the Portuguese is under serious consideration to lead the Desert Foxes. […]