Rising Algerian talent Adil Boulbina was the star of the show on Friday night as Algeria stormed into the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals with a dominant 3-0 win over Gambia in Annaba. The Desert Warriors sealed their qualification with a 3-0 aggregate score after a goalless draw in[Read More…]
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CAF Adjusts Kickoff Time For Gambia Vs Algeria CHAN Qualifier
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has announced a change in the kickoff time for today’s highly anticipated African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between The Gambia’s local-based Scorpions and Algeria. Originally scheduled to begin at 19:00 local time, the match will now kick off at 20:30 in Annaba, following a decision[Read More…]
CHAN Qualifiers: Gambia, Algeria Play To Goalless Draw In Bakau
Hopes of a dream start to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying campaign were put on hold Saturday evening as the Gambia’s Scorpions were held to a goalless draw by Algeria at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. It was a historic occasion as international football made its long-awaited return to[Read More…]
‘About 200 Gambians Stranded In Algerian Desert Village Of Tefesa’
About 200 Gambian migrants were reportedly stranded in Algeria as the Tunisian border authorities tightened entry restrictions. The migrants were reportedly turned back at the Tunisia border as they attempted to use that country as launchpad for the dangerous journey to Europe. Reports reaching JollofNews have been painting pictures of[Read More…]
Senegal Complete African Double By Winning CHAN Shootout
Senegal completed a double when they beat hosts Algeria 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on Saturday. Golden Boot winner Aymen Mahious had a chance to win a competition reserved for footballers playing in their country of birth when he stepped[Read More…]
Brikama Woman & Children Reportedly Held Back In Aril Desert
A Brikama woman and two of her children have been reportedly held back in the Algerian border village of Aril despite the insistence of their traveling companions to return with them to Niger. The woman (name withheld) had travelled with her two children to Algeria to attempt to cross over[Read More…]
Desert-Stuck Gambians Send Distress Call Following Ejection From Algeria
About 26 Gambian migrants have been sent across the Algerian border to the Nigerien village of Azamac, reports reaching JollofNews intimated. The migrants were reportedly living in deplorable conditions as they had to put up with hunger and chillingly cold desert weather. The 26 Gambians have been camped in an[Read More…]
IOM Accused Of Sidelining Gambian Migrants In Algeria
The IOM office in Algeria has been accused of sidelining Gambian migrants in their repatriation program. Reports reaching JollofNews have intimated that Gambians were among thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, who applied for voluntary return under IOM, last year. Reports indicated that thousands of nationals of other countries have[Read More…]
FIFA Says ‘Dossier Closed’ On Algeria’s World Cup Appeal
FIFA has rejected Algeria’s desperate bid to have their World Cup play-off with Cameroon replayed, saying on Saturday “they consider the dossier closed”. Algeria won the first leg of the play-off 1-0 in March but lost the return leg 2-1 at home after extra time to miss out on one[Read More…]
Algeria Hits Out At Gambia After AFCON Warm-Up Game Cancelled
African champion Algeria has hit out at fellow finalist Gambia after the cancellation of a planned friendly between the two countries ahead of next weekend’s kick off of the Africa Cup of Nations finals. A tersely worded statement from the Algerian Football Federation accused Gambia of calling off the game, scheduled for Saturday in[Read More…]
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