Algerian defender Faouzi Ghoulam, a new addition to the national team, has shared his positive experience with the squad as they prepare for the upcoming 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Ghoulam, who plays for AS Saint-Étienne in the French Ligue 1, emphasized that he has been warmly welcomed by his teammates and quickly integrated into the group. The defender acknowledged the physical challenges ahead and expressed his confidence that the team’s preparation would pay off during the tournament.
Ghoulam highlighted the importance of the first match against Tunisia, considering it as the key to Algeria’s qualification for the quarter-finals. He emphasized the need for caution and serenity, recognizing that anything is possible in football. Algeria is placed in Group D and will also face Togo and Ivory Coast in the group stage of the CAN 2013.
