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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun an investigation into the ugly confrontations that happened after Nigeria’s 2–0 win over Algeria during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Marrakech.

Africa Soccer reports that CAF is reviewing reports from referees, security personnel, and media representatives.

Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored in the second half to secure the Super Eagles’ passage into the semis.

However, the Algerians were furious at full time, targeting the match officials for what they perceived as unfair decisions.

The players tried to assault referee Issa Sy and his assistants and the stadium security had to intervene.

There was also disturbance from the Algerian fans in the stands, and they attempted to breach barriers and reportedly vandalized parts of the stadium.

AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Nigeria vs Algeria clash

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has acknowledged the quality of Zambian side Power Dynamos ahead of their CAF Champions League matchday three fixture.

The Pride of Rivers will do battle with Power Dynamos at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola on Saturday.

Finidi said he is looking forward to an interesting game against the Kitwe side.

“A team that is in the group stage of the CAF Champions League it shows they are a good side,” Finidi told the club’s media.

“We expect an interesting encounter against them on Saturday.”

Rivers United will trade tackles with Power Dynamos in the reverse fixture in Uyo a week later.

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Ademola Lookman has said he is not thinking about winning the Most Valuable Player, MVP, or top scorer award at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.

Lookman has clearly emerged as one of the leading candidates for both awards after impressing in three outings for the Super Eagles in Morocco.

The 28-year-old has already scored three goals and registered five assists for Éric Chelle’s side in the competition.

Only Morocco’s playmaker Brahim Diaz (four) has scored more goals than him at AFCON 2025.

The 28-year-old, however, has more goals involvements than any other player in the competition.

Lookman already earned a place in Group Stage Best X1.

The winger stated that his main focus is for the team to win the title.

“Personally I’m just thinking about the team, now we are in the quarter-finals our next opponent is going to be another strong team. We scored four goals, another big performance for the team so that’s what I care about,” he said after Nigeria’s win against Mozambique.

AFCON 2025: Lookman not interested in individual honours