Baghdad Bounedjah was accurate from the spot as Algeria defeated neighbours Tunisia 1-0 in Tuesday evening’s friendly encounter. A slow start to the game gradually turned into a cagey encounter as Algeria were forced to make a substitution before the first quarter of an hour, it was Le Havre’s Victor Lekhal, making his debut, who…
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Algeria held by Gambia
Algeria were unable to end their qualifying campaign on a win after they were held to a one-all draw against Gambia at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium. Algeria dominated the first half in Blida, with Adam Ounas and Mahdi Abeid testing early on the Gambian goalkeeper. However, it wasn’t until three minutes before the…
Arsenal want £35m Porto star Yacine Brahimi
Arsenal are leading the race to sign Algerian forward Yacine Brahimi, according to Portuguese media outlet Correio da Manha. Arsene Wenger is keen on bringing Brahimi to London, but the £35million price tag is said to be a problem for the Gunners who do not want to pay such a high price. FC Porto desperately…
Algeria Held to One by Togo
Sofiane Hanni scored the only goal of the match against Togo, to ensure three points for Algeria in their first match in group D of the African Cup of Nations qualifications. Lucas Alcaraz opted to make no changes to his side which defeated Guinea 2-1 on Wednesday night. Algeria started the game lively as Hanni…
Newcastle in talks with £15m Montpellier midfielder Boudebouz
Premier League side Newcastle United have opened negotiations with Montpellier over signing Algerian playmaker Ryad Boudebouz this summer, according to French media outlet Canal+. The 27-year-old has had a fantastic season in Ligue 1 with 11 goals and 9 assists in the French League, but is said to be looking for a new club in…
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