Algeria’s football team have been eliminated from the Rio Olympics after just two games, following their 2-1 defeat to Argentina. Although the Desert Foxes gave them a good run for their money, goals from Angel Correa and Jonathan Calleri were the difference in the end. Both sides finished the encounter with ten men. Argentina piled…
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#Rio2016: Algeria at Day 1 and Day 2
After a fantastic opening ceremony, the sporting events are well underway at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. Algeria, after being led into the Maracana by Sonia Asselah, have been in action in a variety of different sports so let’s take a closer look at how they have done so far in the opening…
Wenger rules out move for Mahrez
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out making a move for Algerian sensation Riyad Mahrez, reports the Daily Mail. The Leicester City winger has scored 16 goals and assisted on 11 occasions in the Premier League this campaign, which has immensely aided the Foxes in their quest to be crowned champions come the middle of…
Abeid open to Newcastle return
Algerian midfielder Mehdi Abeid is open to a return to English side Newcastle United this summer, according to Chronicle Live. The 23-year-old made the move to Greek outfit Panathinaikos last year, but is said to be interested in coming back to St James’ Park regardless of what league the Magpies will be playing in next season. Abeid…
Algerian wrestling trio qualify for Rio 2016
Algeria have added three new competitors to their qualifying party at the Olympics this summer, thanks to their performances at the Las Vegas World Championship and the African-Oceanic tournament. Greco-Roman wrestlers Tarek Benaissa, Adem Boudjemline and Hamza Haloui will represent the North Africans this summer in Brazil and will look to bring home multiple medals. Benaissa…
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