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— Ibrahim Folarin (@highbee92) January 11, 2026

Algeria players confront the referee after losing 2-0 to Nigeria. 🇩🇿🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/XJgNSziW3P

— Dean Ammi (@AlgerianFooty) January 10, 2026

Algeria still dey f!ght Nigerians in the mixed zone after the match o, Omoh, defeat dey pain abeg 😭💔😂
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— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) January 10, 2026

CAF condemns unacceptable behaviour of players and officials during TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 and opens investigation into match incidents during QF: Cameroon v Morocco, as well as Algeria v Nigeria

Published: Monday, 12 January 2026

CAF has collected recent match reports and video evidence indicating potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials and has opened an investigation into match incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final fixtures between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria.

CAF has referred the matters to the Disciplinary Board for investigation and has called for appropriate action to be taken if the identified persons were to be found guilty of any wrongdoing.

CAF is also reviewing footage of an incident involving members of the media who allegedly misbehaved in the mixed zone area.

CAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organizers. Appropriate actions will be sought against anyone whose behaviour is not consistent with professional conduct at CAF events.

ogaemma:
Clueless and eye 👀 service show off.
You want to prove to Egbetokun that you are working.
How many kidnapper's did you arrest in your patrol? Just to waste government fuel money.

Security have gone beyond combat and physical Security.
Get the use of technology to do your patrol and comb all the forest in Edo State and you will see results.

Purchase modern Security drones and send officer's on Course for Drone pilot training
You will come back and thank me.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence. The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles. The victims, including five children, were rescued unhurt.

princeade86:
They supposed give them the penalty true true. But I sha no wan hear say Morocco use home advantage do ojoro for us oooo if they beat us because we dey happy now and mock them.

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— Ibrahim Folarin (@highbee92) January 11, 2026

adenigga:
Is Morocco not part of the north Africa, Morocco police just looks away since it involves west Africa they are meeting in semi final......

naptu2:
Something similar happened during that epic match in 1988.

Morocco also hosted the Nations Cup in 1988. We played Algeria in the semi-final (remember that never ending penalty shootout).

Back then as now, the Moroccans supported Nigeria.

Go to any social media platform and you'll see that it's Nigeria that beat Algeria, but it's the Moroccans that are celebrating the most.

As I've told you before, Algeria and Morocco have beef because of Western Sahara.

Western Sahara was colonised by Spain, but the Spanish suddenly withdrew. The Moroccans made a historical claim on Western Sahara and invaded the region. A rebel group sprang up and declared an independent Sahrawi Republic and Algeria supported the group. That's the origin of the beef.

It's so serious that Morocco withdrew from the OAU in the 1980s because it decided to recognise the Sahrawi Republic.

Ahead of Morocco's match against Cameroon, many Algerian accounts were mocking the Moroccans and expressing support for the Cameroonians.

Edo urges calm over security protests in Ekpoma

January 10, 2026

The Edo State Government on Saturday said that issues of security require calm, coordination and constructive engagement.

The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, stated this in a response to the protest in Ekpoma, noting that blocking roads and disrupting movement, especially in the name of protest, do not aid security operations and may expose residents to further risks.

Afegbua in a statement released on Saturday said, “The Edo State Government considers it necessary to further clarify issues arising from the recent protest that disrupted vehicular movement in Ekpoma on Saturday, January 10, particularly as it concerns public perception of the state’s security situation.

“While the government recognises the constitutional right of citizens to express concerns, it is important to state and very clearly, that matters of security require calm, coordination and constructive engagement.

“Actions such as blocking roads and disrupting movement, especially in the name of protest, do not aid security operations and may inadvertently expose residents to further risks or be exploited by criminal elements. Citizens must resist the urge to be caught in such dangerous tendencies.”

He said the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo understands the concerns of residents, adding that effective security solutions are best achieved through intelligence sharing, community collaboration and sustained engagement with security agencies.

He added, “It is on record that since he took office, Governor Monday Okpebholo who understands the concerns of Edo residents has remained responsive to genuine complaints relating to safety.

“However, the government believes that effective security solutions are best achieved through intelligence sharing, community collaboration and sustained engagement with security agencies, not through unstructured actions that undermine public order.

“Governor Okpebholo’s security strategy is built around proactive measures, including the strengthening of the Edo Security Corps, neighbourhood watch initiatives and continuous engagement with community leaders, traditional institutions and sister states.

“These platforms are available for residents to channel security-related concerns, provide useful information and contribute meaningfully to keeping their communities safe.”

Afegbua said uncoordinated protests over security matters could distract security agencies from ongoing operations and complicate efforts to address criminal activities.

He urged residents to remain law-abiding, calm and supportive of security operatives working to protect lives and property.

He added, “The Edo State Government remains open to dialogue and reassures the people of Ekpoma and the entire state that security strategies are being continuously reviewed and strengthened in line with Governor Okpebholo’s unwavering commitment to making Edo State safer for all.”

This reaction follows the protest from angry residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday against the killing of a youth at the hands of suspected kidnappers.

The residents blocked the entry and exit points of the town and were seen engaging police on the need to tackle insecurity in the area, in a viral video.

The corpse of the deceased was paraded around the community as protesters also burnt tires on the road, while motorists attempting to pass through were sent back.

A resident, who spoke to The PUNCH on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the killing of the youth, whose corpse was discovered in the bush on Friday night, prompted the protest.

The resident said kidnapping has become a major problem in the area, with farmers unable to go to their farms and residents living in fear.

“I can confirm that it is the death of the youth whose corpse was discovered on Friday is what led to the protest. Kidnapping and other security problems have become major issues here,” the resident said.

The protest also disrupted commercial activities, and campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections were pulled down.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma, saying the kidnappers would be chased away.

“I can assure that adequate security will be provided in Ekpoma and kidnappers will be chased away,” he said.

Edo Police spokesman, Eno Ikoedem, said the police were not indifferent to the security challenges in Ekpoma. She added that Edo Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence. The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles. The victims, including five children, were rescued unhurt.

“This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.

Protest in ekpoma edo state over kidnapping and k!ll!ng in the local government area