Algeria are already qualified as Group H leaders for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with two games to spare but that does not they will take it easy this week against Zambia and Botswana. Coach Djamel Belmadi stressed that the defending African champions will not be on vacation as the Fennecs attempt to refine any small weaknesses.
La Gazette du Fennec takes a deep look into Thursday’s opening match at Zambia, a team Algeria thrashed 5-0 at home earlier in the campaign. Going into the match without important European-based stars such as Riyad Mahrez and Remy Bensebaini, Algeria will be expecting a difficult match from the desperate Chipolopolo.
