The Fennecs of Algeria secured their qualification for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, orchestrating a comeback against Burkina Faso in the playoff return match with a 1-0 victory. Despite losing 2-3 in Ouagadougou at the Stade du 04 August, their overall performance earned them a well-deserved spot in the tournament.
Mohamed Lamine Zemmamouche, the Algerian goalkeeper, expressed his belief in their deserving qualification: “We deserve qualification in both matches. I offer this qualification to all the Algerian people.”
This marks Algeria’s fourth entry into the World Cup final phase. Coach Vahid Halilhodzic made a bold decision by starting Zemmamouche, who is third in the goalkeeper hierarchy behind Raïs M’Bolhi (CSKA Sofia, Bul.) and Azzedine Doukha (USM El Harrach). The daring move ultimately contributed to their successful qualification for the prestigious tournament.
