Preview: Algeria vs Lesotho

Milovan Rajevac’s first game in charge as manager of Algeria sees the Desert Foxes host Lesotho in their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The North African side have already qualified for the competition, with top spot in Group J secured following four wins and one draw in the five qualification matches thus far. Almost…

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Algerians in Europe: 26th-28th August

We will be looking at the Algerians in Europe performances on the weekend ahead of the national team’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Lesotho, on the 01/09/16. Portugal – Liga NOS Islam Slimani scored the first goal in Sporting’s 2-1 win over rivals Porto. At the end of the match we saw an emotional…

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Algerians in Europe: 21st-22nd August

England – Premier League: Adlene Guedioura played 89 minutes in Watford’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League. The Hornets were first to take the lead and it was the Algerian who assisted Étienne Capoue. Riyad Mahrez showed a great display for Leicester and nearly got the winner in the dying minutes…

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#Rio2016: Algeria at Day 14, Day 15 & Day 16

Going into the final few days of Olympic action, Algeria were still competing for the medals. ATHLETICS A massive congratulations to Taoufik Makhloufi who won his second silver medal at Rio 2016 in the men’s 1500m final, narrowly missing out on a gold with a time of 3:50.11. The men’s marathon saw two Algerians take…

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Men’s 1500m final: Taoufik Makhloufi preview

Taoufik Makhloufi will be looking to defend his Olympic title in the men’s 1500m final at 01:00. The 28-year-old won the gold four years ago at London 2012 and is looking to become the first ever Algerian to win two gold medals. Makhloufi is already Algeria’s most decorated Olympian of all time with one gold…

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