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Kaylia Nemour world champion uneven bars Jakarta 2025
world-championships

Africa's First World Champion on Uneven Bars: Kaylia Nemour's Historic Jakarta Triumph

Kaylia Nemour, an 18-year-old Algerian gymnast, made history by winning the world title on the uneven bars at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta. She scored 15.566, beating Russia's Angelina Melnikova and China's Yang Fanyu to become Africa's first-ever world champion on any apparatus. The victory follows her Olympic gold on the same apparatus last year in Paris and comes after a year of personal and training upheavals. Nemour's rise signals a bright future for African gymnastics.
Algeria celebrate World Cup qualification under Petkovic, Mahrez leading the team
World Cup 2026

Back in the Global Spotlight: Algeria’s Resurgence Under Petkovic and Mahrez

Algeria clinched a 3-0 victory over Somalia in Oran to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, ending a 12-year wait. The team topped Group 7 with 22 points, showcasing a balanced mix of defense and attack under Vladimir Petkovic. Riyad Mahrez’s captaincy anchors a rebuilding side that blends experienced stars with rising talents like Guiri, Amoura, and Aouar. With AfCON ahead and the World Cup on the horizon, Algeria aims to repeat past magic while writing a new chapter.
Riyad Mahrez Algeria World Cup 2026 qualifying night
World Cup Qualifiers

Mahrez Sparks Algeria's World Cup Dream: A Night of Masterclass and Momentum

Riyad Mahrez steered Algeria to a crucial 2026 World Cup berth with a commanding display against Somalia. He contributed two assists and a goal, lifting the Greens to the top of Group Seven. The win ended Algeria's World Cup absence, underscored by his leadership on the field. The article revisits the night and looks ahead to what comes next for the team. Lighthearted moments cap the achievement without taking away the gravity of the moment.
Algeria vs Somalia World Cup 2026 Oran 3-0 Amoura Mahrez
World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Desert Warriors Reignite the World Cup Dream: Algeria Clinches 2026 Qualification with a 3-0 Win Over Somalia

Algeria defeated Somalia 3-0 at Miloud Hadfi Stadium in Oran, sealing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win marked their return to the global stage after a 12-year absence, and they topped Africa’s qualifying group with 22 points from nine matches. The Desert Foxes showcased a potent attack and solid defense throughout, led by Mahrez and Amoura. Fans rejoiced across the country as Algeria announced their bid for a second World Cup knockout run since 2014.
Luca Zidane Algeria World Cup qualifying photo
World Cup Qualifiers

Luca Zidane: Heir to the Zidane Name Earns Algeria Call-Up for World Cup Qualifiers

Luca Zidane, son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, has been called up to the Algeria national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The move comes after he switched sporting nationality and chose to represent Algeria, the homeland of his late father’s ancestors. At 27, he currently plays for Granada in Spain and has a history with France's youth teams. Algeria, leading Group 7, eyes qualification while also securing a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.