Nigeria forward Moses Simon insists revenge is not motivating the Super Eagles as they prepare to face Algeria in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal.

Lumumba is not only seen as a hero in DR Congo, where he was assassinated in 1961 in a plot backed by Belgium, the UK and the US, but is also regarded as one of the most prominent voices in Africa's anti-colonial movement.

He was an official in the revolutionary government, then, after the country won independence from France, was imprisoned and eventually wrote from exile.

Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez, has admitted, half in jest, that Nigeria’s free-scoring form at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has caught his attention,

Algeria player Mohamed Amoura says he meant no disrespect after he appeared to mock the statuesque Congo supporter paying tribute to slain independence hero Patrice Lumumba at the Africa Cup of Nations.

CAN 2025 – Nigeria: "It will be 50/50," Eric Chelle refuses to underestimate Algeria Ahead of the CAN 2025 quarter-final clash against Algeria, Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle delivered a measured, respectful, and clear-eyed statement.