The Algerian national football team concluded its preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) with a convincing friendly victory. Here are the key details:
- Opponent and Score: Algeria faced a local South African team, Platinum Football Club, in a friendly match.
- Result: The Algerian team secured a comprehensive victory, defeating Platinum Football Club with a score of 4-1.
- Scorers: The scorers for the Fennecs (Algerian national team) in the friendly match were Rafik Halliche, Yacine Bezzaz, Foued Kadir, and Sofiane Feghouli.
- Confidence Booster: The large victory serves as a confidence booster for the Algerian team and its coach, Vahid Halilhodzic, ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
- Upcoming Matches: Algeria is scheduled to play its first match in the tournament on January 22 against Tunisia. The team is placed in Group D, which also includes Togo and Ivory Coast.
The positive result in the friendly match provides momentum for Algeria as they enter the competitive phase of the Africa Cup of Nations.