The Desert Foxes are now level with Senegal at the top of Group C, after two first half goals from Baghdad Bounedjah and Riyad Mahrez. Algeria came out strong right from the off as Bounedjah and Youcef Belaili looked for the opening goal of the match. It was then Al Sadd’s forward Bounedjah…
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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…
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…
Argentina U23 2-1 Algeria U23
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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