In an interview with the Algerian newspaper L’Expression, former African Ballon d’Or winner Lakhdar Belloumi expressed the importance of the Fennecs winning their match against Benin. Belloumi emphasized that this is a crucial match for the Algerian players, considering their disappointing performance in the African Cup of Nations in South Africa. He believes that winning this match is necessary for redemption and to build momentum for the rest of the competition. Belloumi stressed that securing victory at home is essential, as it sets a positive tone for the upcoming matches, including those away from home. He expressed confidence in the team’s ability to overcome Benin and highlighted the significance of accumulating points early in the qualifiers. Belloumi sees a successful outcome in the first match as a crucial step toward World Cup qualification.
WORLD CUP 2014-ALG-BEN/ LAKHDAR BELLOUMI: “VICTORY IS ESSENTIAL IN THIS MATCH”
