“My dream is to play for Algeria”

DZSport got an exclusive interview with Youcef Mziou, after he signed his first professional contract with Gibraltar club, Lynx FC. Mziou was born in the south-eastern part of London and started his footballing career in the lower ranks of English football. Firstly in Watford, where he took part in their youth development programs, he then…

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Sofiane Khelfa on the Algerian national team

Algerian football fan Sofiane Khelfa rose to fame earlier in the year on the BBC’s business competition The Apprentice. Here’s what he had to say on the current state of the national team, ahead of the key World Cup qualification clash against Nigeria.  On the current state of the dressing room… “You get big name…

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Algeria 1-1 Cameroon: Match Report

Algeria were held to a 1-1 draw against Cameroon in their opening group game of the road to Russia after Moukandjo cancelled out Soudani’s early opener. It was the perfect start for Algeria as they took the lead after just seven minutes. Riyad Mahrez’s corner was flicked on by Islam Slimani and Hilal Soudani was…

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Algerians in Europe: 24th-25th September

It was another busy weekend for Algeria’s footballers in Europe, with some having better performances than others. Let’s take a look at how the Desert Foxes got on. ENGLAND Riyad Mahrez played just 45 minutes for Leicester City as they suffered a 4-1 loss at Old Trafford to Manchester United, with Sofiane Feghouli playing the…

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#Paralympics: Algeria Day 10

Day ten of the Paralympics was to be Algeria’s last day in Rio before the closing ceremony. There where only three athletes who competed, each in their respective athletics events, and they all came very close to grabbing a medal each.  Athletics: Mohamed Berrahal already won a silver at these Paralympics and looked to earn…

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