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Morocco accuses Algeria of supporting Iran in Western Sahara feud
Morocco's foreign minister has accused Algeria of being directly involved in Iran's support of the Polisario, a Western Sahara independence movement.
Mega match-ups as CAF Champions League groups kick off
The 2018 CAF Champions League group phase kicks off this weekend with mega matches in Egypt, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa among the eight fixtures.
Iran denies Moroccan accusations of supporting Polisario Front
"One of the principles of Iranian foreign policy is recognising the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries and not intervening in their internal affairs," spokesman Bahram Ghassemi said.
Morocco cuts diplomatic ties with Iran
Morocco has cut diplomatic ties with Iran over its alleged involvement in the delivery of weapons from its Lebanese ally Hezbollah to the Polisario Front, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said Tuesday.
At least six dead in Algeria floods
Six people including two children were killed in 48 hours as flash floods swept away their cars in heavy rainfall over northwest Algeria, rescue services announced on Thursday.
Liberian sentenced to death for spying
An Algerian court has sentenced a Liberian to death “for spying for Israel,” the Algeria Press Service reported on Tuesday.
CAF Confederation Cup: Plateau United blames defenders for Algiers thrashing
Nigeria’s representative to the CAF Confederation Cup, Plateau United FC, twice unlucky in the competition, on Wednesday attributed their 0-4 second leg loss to defensive errors.
No indication of the cause of Algeria deadly air crash
Algerians on Thursday mourned 257 people killed in a military plane crash the day before, the country's worst-ever aviation catastrophe, with no indication yet of the cause.
President Buhari condoles Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Algerians over military plane crash
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the people of Algeria over Wednesday’s military plane crash near the Boufarik military airport in Algiers which claimed many lives.
257 dead as military plane crashes in Algeria
An Algerian military plane crashed and caught fire on Wednesday killing 257 people, mostly army personnel and members of their families, officials said.
Military plane with 100 on board crashes in Algeria
An Algerian plane with around 100 army personnel on board crashed on Wednesday shortly after taking off from an airbase outside the capital, a military source said.
Algerian military plane ‘with more than 100 on board’ crashes
Several are feared dead after an Algerian military plane reportedly carrying more than 100 people crashed near the capital.
Plateau United will be tough to beat in Algiers – USM Alger coach
USM Alger head coach Miloud Hamdi insists his team will need to double their effort if they want to progress into the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup at the expense of Nigerian champions, Plateau United.
MFM FC coach sure of victory over Djoliba
Fidelis Ilechukwu, Chief Coach of MFM FC of Lagos, on Friday said his club was ready to beat Djoliba of Mali in the first leg of CAF confederation qualifying round on Sunday in Lagos.
MFM FC crash out of CAF Champions League
Lagos-based MFM FC were on Saturday handed the heaviest defeat in their history as they were walloped 0-6 by MC Algers in the second leg of the CAF Champions League in Algiers.
MFM FC crash out of CAF Champions League
Lagos-based MFM FC were on Saturday handed the heaviest defeat in their history as they were walloped 0-6 by MC Algers in the second leg of the CAF Champions League in Algiers.
Dele Ajiboye: Playing in Kano won’t stop Plateau United from beating Etoile du Etoile
Plateau United goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye insists a change of venue from their Jos base to the Sani Abacha stadium in Kano would stop the Nigerian representatives from securing a favourable result in their CAF Champions League first round, second leg fixture against Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel on Sunday.
Fidelis Ilechukwu: MFM not afraid of MC Alger’s home record
MFM FC head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is confident his team will make it to the group stage of the CAF Champions League despite their slim 2-1 win against MC Alger in the first leg tie at the Agege Stadium on Stadium on Wednesday.
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Gareth Southgate: Harry Kane best No 9 at World Cup
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