It appears that there was a disagreement between the Algerian and South African federations regarding the start time of a friendly match in preparation for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time, the South African federation decided to change the time to 3:30 p.m., a decision that was not well-received by the Algerian national coach, Vahid Halilhodzic.
Halilhodzic expressed his concern about playing in the intense heat at the revised time and even threatened not to play the match. However, it seems that both sides eventually reached an agreement, and the match was rescheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. local time on the same day (Saturday).
Such scheduling disagreements are not uncommon in football, and finding a compromise that suits both teams is crucial for fair competition and the well-being of the players, especially considering factors like weather conditions. The decision to play the match in the evening likely addressed the concerns raised by the Algerian coach, allowing for more favorable playing conditions.
