Algeria Egypt play-off would be in North Africa, says FAF head

A possible play-off between Algeria and Egypt to qualify to the World Cup 2010 would take place in North Africa, said head of the Algerian Football Federation Saturday.

• “It does not matter when and where the play-off would take place comparing to the preparations for the November 14 match,” Mohamed Raouraoua told the national radio.
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• “The match will be played either in Cairo or Eskandaria,” he added.
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• He also said the Algerian players are ready to play against Egypt as they have already proved that.
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• He believes the Algerian team has the largest chances to qualify to the World Cup compared to Egypt.
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• Raouraoua meets Zaher and Sakr
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• FAF’s head held a meeting Saturday with the president of National Council of Sports and the chief of the Egyptian Football Federation Samir Zaher about the match-related topics.