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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sweden 4-3 Algeria: three positives Petković can take away 🇩🇿
Even though Algeria lost this very lively friendly match (4-3) against Sweden, there were several positives to take away! Bennacer, always the boss in midfield Ismaël Bennacer scored a beautiful goal and showed that he's a true leader on the pitch. With his vision of the game and his composure, he helped Algeria get back into the match when everything seemed lost. A proud reaction in the second half Trailing 4-1, Algeria could have given up. But the Fennecs responded with character. Thanks to some great collective play, they scored two goals late in the match and nearly equalized. It's an encouraging sign for the team's spirit! Chaïbi, a promising talent Farès Chaïbi, still young, was one of the standout players. Dynamic and skillful, he drew fouls and provided interesting attacking options. He could become an important piece in the coming months. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 CHRISTINE OLSSON/TT
El Chorouk
07-03-2025
- Sport
- El Chorouk
Riyad Mahrez: 'We're Ready for Botswana Despite the Long Trip, Timing and Fasting'
The Fennecs captain, Riyad Mahrez, confirmed that he is ready to lead the team in the upcoming match against the Botswana national team in the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Mahrez sent a strong message to the Algerians about returning with a good result, despite his acknowledgement of the hardships and difficult circumstances awaiting the 'Desert Warriors' during this trip to Francistown, which coincides with the holy month of Ramadan. The 2019 African champion told the WinWin sports website on Tuesday evening, after his team Al-Ahly Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Rayyan Qatar in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16, that the national team's next match in the World Cup qualifiers against the 'Zebras' will take place in hard circumstances: 'The Botswana match will be difficult, we will have a long trip in the month of Ramadan, but we will be able to do it, inchallah,' referring to the Fennecs' insistence on winning there in Francistown. The leader of the 'Desert Warriors' called on his teammates to focus on the match and its known details, most notably the difficult time it will take place, as it will be played at 3:00 pm Botswana time, 2:00 pm Algerian time, saying: 'We will play at 3:00 pm and we must focus on this match at this time.' Regarding his readiness for this important match in the calculations of qualifying for the next World Cup despite its difficult circumstances, the former Manchester City star confirmed with great confidence: 'Yes… I am ready.' Algerian fans are betting heavily on Riyad Mahrez, the national team's top star, to lead the 'Desert Warriors' to victory in the next two matches for the World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Mozambique, respectively, especially since he is currently in his best conditions. However, Mahrez spoke in the same statements about the match between Al Rayyan of Qatar and Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia, which ended with his team winning (1-3), paving the way for qualifying for the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/2025, in which he shone and scored a new goal in the Asian competition. Although Riyad Mahrez refused to be overly optimistic when talking about his team Al-Ahli (KSA) being nominated to win the AFC Champions League and explained in this regard: 'It is too early to talk about the cup. We will play match after match. Al Hamdoulillah we won today against Al-Rayyan. Next week we must qualify and finish the mission, and then we will see.' With his brilliance during the Al Rayyan match, the Algerian star confirmed his football brilliance in the current season with Al Ahly, as he became the player from Al Ahly who contributed the most goals in a single version of the AFC Champions League, with 13 goal contributions in 9 matches (scoring 6 goals and making 7). It should be noted that the national team will face its Botswana counterpart on March 21 in the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, at the Obert Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, before hosting the Mozambican national team in the sixth round on March 25, at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou. The Fennecs currently lead Group 7 with 9 points, ahead of Mozambique on goal difference, and ahead of teams that have not yet had their final say in the qualifiers, including Guinea, which has 6 points, and is the team that beat Algeria at Nelson Mandela Stadium in the Algerian capital in the third round by two goals to one.
Morocco World
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Algeria Set to Steal Away Moroccan Bilal Nadir
Algeria is reportedly closing in on one of Ligue 1's talents, as Marseille's Bilal Nadir suggests he may swap Morocco for the Fennecs amid intense competition for his place in the national team. The 21-year-old midfielder, of Moroccan and Algerian roots, played 14 games so far this season – starting only three. But despite representing Morocco at the U23 youth level, Nadir is now seriously considering a switch to Algeria, where he could face less competition for a starting spot. According to FootballClubDeMarseille, Nadir's potential switch to Algeria is moving ahead, with the Algerian Football Federation reportedly stepping up their efforts to persuade the young star to join their ranks. It's understood that Algeria's interest in Nadir has picked up a notch, with the midfielder believed to be weighing his options. Algeria could be getting help from Nadir's Marseille teammate, Ismail Bennacer, who could play a central role in convincing the budding player to make the switch. Bennacer, a key player for the Fennecs, is reportedly in talks with Nadir and his family, hoping to smooth over the transition and ensure he joins Algeria in the next FIFA international break. Tags: AlgeriaAltas lionsBilal NadirMorocco
CAF
11-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Member Association Focus: Algeria
Published: Tuesday, 11 February 2025 NATIONAL TEAM The Fennecs sit on top of their FIFA World Cup qualifying Group G and with games to come next month against the next two teams in the standings – Botswana and Mozambique – they will be looking to consolidate their position and move a step closer to playing at the 2026 finals in North America. Algeria have been to four previous World Cup finals and in December will participate in their 21st TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations finals, where they have drawn as top seeds in Group F along with Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan. Algeria qualified for the finals in emphatic fashion with an unbeaten run through their six matches in Group E, finishing eight points above second placed Equatorial Guinea. Algeria are also competing at July's TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where they are drawn alongside Botswana, Nigeria and Tunisia in Group B. CLUBS Next week's draws for the both the two continental club competitions will see intense Algerian interest as Mouloudia Club d'Alger (MC Alger) await their fate in the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while both CS Constantine and USM Alger are through to the last eight of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. Mo MC Alger, who were African champions in 1976, finished runners-up behind Sudan's Al Hilal in their Champions League group while CS Constantine were second to Simba of Tanzania in their Confederation Cup group. But USMA topped their group as they chase a second Confederation Cup title in three years. They were unbeaten in their six matches in the group campaign. Algeria hosted the CAF Women's Champions League UNAF Qualifiers last August but CF Akbou missed out on qualification for the finals tournament held in Morocco. LEADERSHIP Walid Sadi was elected Algerian Football Federation President in September 2023. Sadi is a former council member at Entente Setif and had two terms on the board of the Algerian federation, serving as national team director. HISTORY Algeria's rich football history has seen Cup of Nations success and World Cup qualification, as well as success for their clubs in continental club competition. The country's independence struggle from France also has a rich footballing contribution with Rachid Mekloufi and Mustapha Zitouni both sacrificing the opportunity to play at the 1958 World Cup to instead leave France and compete for the football team of Algeria's National Liberation Front (FLN), who travelled the world highlighting the struggle against colonialism.
