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Aïssa Mandi has played down Algeria’s 4-3 loss to Sweden, urging supporters and media alike not to overreact to what he called a “blow,” but not a disaster. Speaking in the mixed zone following a dramatic encounter in which the Greens conceded four goals in the first half, Mandi delivered a composed post-match analysis. The […]
Aïssa Mandi’s name still resonates powerfully in Algerian football circles. At 33, the experienced centre-back continues to play a pivotal role for the national team, while his club career at LOSC Lille paints a contrasting picture of reduced prominence and uncertain prospects. Now the most capped player in Algeria’s history with 103 international appearances, Mandi […]
Algeria’s central defensive pairing of Ramy Bensebaïni and Aïssa Mandi faces increasing uncertainty ahead of the national team’s return to action in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The long-anticipated Champions League clash between the two players failed to materialize, with both seeing minimal or no playing time as Borussia Dortmund and Lille played to a […]
Aïssa Mandi: “A Moment of Very Intense Happiness” Aïssa Mandi and Algeria were under real pressure heading into their first match of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, but in the end, the Fennecs lived up to expectations with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over a surprisingly strong South African side. Reflecting on the tense encounter, […]
