The Algerian captain is there, ready to launch the attack against the Leopards team, who are starving to death. Tuesday January 6 afternoon, Algeria, which won its first three matches, faces the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Rabat, in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations (CAN). “We hope for a great match, we hope for a great show for African football”said Sébastien Desabre, the French coach of the DRC.
On the Algerian side, we are counting on Riyad Mahrez. The captain has been shining again since the start of the tournament and, yet, not so long ago, some Fennecs followers wanted to see him on the bench. “That’s what I wanted. May it continue for him and the Algerian team”recognizes an Algerian journalist who wishes to remain anonymous.
Football can be cruel and without memory. Shortly before the start of the continent’s most prestigious competition, the 34-year-old right winger was no longer an obvious choice for his team. Especially since the arrival of certain young virtuosos, like Rayan Aït-Nouri or Ibrahim Maza.
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