The defeat of Algeria (0-2) against Nigeria in the quarter-finals of CAN 2025 turned into chaos, triggering a double procedure: a CAF investigation for violence and a complaint from the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) for poor refereeing.
After their defeat in the quarter-finals against Nigeria, the players of the Algerian national team left Moroccan territory on Sunday evening. This departure, organized from Rabat airport, highlighted the logistical complexities linked to the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two neighbors, forcing the delegation to call on a third-party company to return to Algiers.
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To ensure it hosts the final match of the 2030 World Cup, the Kingdom is betting on a pharaonic infrastructure of 115,000 seats . This future colossus of Benslimane, whose design is inspired by traditional Moroccan gatherings, aims to become the largest stadium dedicated to football on the planet.
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The quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria ended in total confusion in Marrakech. While the pitch delivered its verdict with a logical victory for the Super Eagles (2-0), the post-match was marked by strong tensions between the actors of the match and even within the media zone.
The dream of a 100% Maghreb semi-final has vanished this Saturday in Marrakech. While Moroccan supporters were hoping to face their "brothers" Algerians, it is ultimately the Super Eagles of Nigeria who will stand in the way of the Atlas Lions after dominating the Fennecs (2-0).
On the pitch, there was no contest. Morocco stifled Cameroon (2-0), reducing the Indomitable Lions to almost total offensive silence. But in the press conference, Walid Regragui had to take the field to defend the legitimacy of this success in the face of accusations of refereeing favoritism.
The maestro of Real Madrid is in the process of writing one of the most beautiful pages in the history of African football. By opening the scoring against Cameroon, Brahim Diaz not only guided Morocco to the semi-finals, but he also achieved an unprecedented feat in 67 years of competition : scoring in each of his five first appearances in the final phase.
Morocco has done its part by eliminating Cameroon. Now, an entire people have their eyes fixed on Marrakech. This Saturday, Algeria will face Nigeria, and paradoxically, the supporters of the Atlas Lions will be the first supporters of the Fennecs . The objective is clear: to offer an explosive reunion between "sworn brothers" in the semi-finals.
The coach of the Pharaohs wanted to set the record straight. Accused by some rumors of having provoked the Moroccan supporters during the match against Benin, Hossam Hassan brushed aside these allegations, preferring to declare his love for the "exceptional" organization of the Kingdom.