As Algeria faces the imminent threat of elimination from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following two consecutive draws against Angola and Burkina Faso, the pressure mounts for a decisive victory in the upcoming match against Mauritania on Tuesday at 9 p.m. Djamel Belmadi and Riyad Mahrez, pivotal figures for the Fennecs, find themselves standing at a critical juncture in the tournament.
However, Coach Amir Abdou of Mauritania has unequivocally declared that his team will not extend any favors to the Algerian side.
In a resolute statement, he conveyed, “Tell Djamel Belmadi to prepare; we are not here to give points.
We will do everything to ensure that Algeria is eliminated. We are not here to distribute points against Algeria.
We have time to recover. We are going to play the game to the fullest.”
Recognizing Algeria as a formidable opponent deserving of respect, Abdou drew parallels with his experience during the last AFCON with the Comoros.
Despite facing defeats in the initial two matches, his team rebounded in the final clash against Ghana, playing without pressure and securing a victory that led to qualification for the 1/8 finals as the best third-placed team.
Mauritania, despite being already eliminated, is poised to approach the encounter with Algeria with determination and a desire to play their luck boldly.
The proclamation from Coach Amir Abdou underscores the intensity and competitiveness expected in this crucial match, as both teams vie for a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.
The footballing world awaits the outcome of this pivotal showdown on the AFCON stage.
