TOKYO2020: DAY 1

A bitter day for Algeria on the opening day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, yet it was lightened up by a great performance from boxer Abdelhafid Benchabla. Day one in Tokyo saw the participation of the Algerian delegation in six events across different sports, starting off with Houda Chaabi in the women’s 10-meter air…

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TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES PREVIEW

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is close approaching with the Opening Ceremony taking place on Friday 23 July, so make sure to look out for the Algerian flag bearers! There has been a long wait due to the global pandemic which saw the Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed to 2021 (July 23 – August 8), but…

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Algeria Extend Their Unbeaten Games to 20 Over International Break

Algeria remain undefeated after a 1-0 victory against Nigeria and a 2-2 draw with Mexico. It’s been just under a year since the Desert Foxes played their last competitive game, after matches were cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Nigeria 0-1 Algeria Algerian Manager Djamel Belmadi made significant changes to the side that won the…

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Algeria Scrape Victory Over Benin in Halliche Send Off

Algeria extended their unbeaten run to 14 games after Islam Slimani’s goal from the spot kick resulted enough for the Desert Foxes to beat Benin in their first game since winning the 2019 African Cup of Nations.   The hosts, who changed venue to the 5 Juillet stadium, came close to scoring as early as…

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