Fifa Arab Cup: ‘An opportunity to decrease tension’ – Aboutrika happy to see Egypt draw Algeria

The upcoming FIFA Arab Cup will feature a couple of intriguing matchups after the draw was conducted on Tuesday, and from a CAF perspective two of its biggest rivals will clash in Egypt and Algeria. Egypt national team and Al Ahly legend Mohamed Aboutrika is embracing the opportunity to see the two North African countries meet on a big stage, expressing his admiration of Algeria and its people. Past matchups between the two sides have seen outbursts of aggression but Aboutrika stated that he hopes the game will be an excellent football match featuring both countries’ top stars.