Nigeria's players threatened to boycott training and their trip to Marrakech for Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal as a payment dispute over unpaid bonuses overshadowed preparations for their clash with Algeria.

Eric ChelleNigeria national team head coach Eric Chelle has reserved special praise for midfielder Alex Iwobi for his scintillating performances at the

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has named Somali referee Omar Artan to take charge of the quarter-final meeting between the Super Eagles of

Nigeria finished Group C with a perfect record after beating 10-man Uganda 3-1 in Fes. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the first half, finishing from close range to give his side a deserved lead. Nigeria's task was made easier in the second half when Ugandan substitute goalkeeper Jamal Salim handled the ball outside his 18-yard box.

A Nigerian man has posted his prediction of the outcome of Nigeria's quaterfinal clash with Algeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

For a tournament already rich in subplots, this is one layered with history, pedigree, and unfinished business.