Ahead of the crucial clash with Mauritania in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Algeria’s national team coach, Djamel Belmadi, voiced his optimism about securing a place in the Round of 16.
In a press statement released this evening, Belmadi emphasized the team’s determination to face Mauritania with a spirited fighting attitude, aiming for victory and expressing confidence in the capabilities of the Algerian players.
He stated, “We have a tough match against the Mauritanian national team tomorrow, Tuesday. We will play with a fighting spirit to win, and I trust the abilities of the Algerian team to advance to the Round of 16 from this group.”
Acknowledging that the team has not displayed a consistently high level of performance in the first two group-stage matches, Belmadi acknowledged the possibility of improvement, mentioning the pivotal role that star player Riyad Mahrez plays.
He noted that fortune might smile upon Mahrez in some of the upcoming matches.
Algeria is set to face Mauritania on Tuesday in the final match of Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Algerian team currently holds two points, securing the third position in Group D, while Mauritania sits at the fourth position without any points.
The outcome of this decisive match will determine whether Algeria advances to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Coach Belmadi’s confidence in the team’s abilities and his call for a spirited performance have set the stage for an intense and closely watched encounter on the African football stage.
Football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama as the African nations compete for glory in this prestigious tournament.
