Fouad Kadir, the midfielder of the Algerian national team, is currently in South Africa for training with the Fennecs in preparation for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Kadir, who recently joined Olympique de Marseille, expressed his thoughts on the CAN and Algeria’s preparations. He mentioned that the friendly match against South Africa was a positive experience, even though the team is still in the middle of its preparation phase.
Kadir believes that the team can improve offensively but assured that there’s no need to worry. He emphasized the strong unity within the group, and he is confident that with the available resources and the team’s cohesion, they can make a significant impact in the tournament. Kadir is particularly excited about representing his country in his first CAN and expressed his determination to go as far as possible in the competition.
He also acknowledged that Tunisia will be a tough opponent but stated that the main focus is on the opening match against them on January 22. According to Kadir, all teams in their challenging group, which includes favorites Ivory Coast, will have their say, and Algeria aims to start the competition on a positive note.
