The Greens of Algeria have a sole objective: “To win versus Malawi”

The Algerian national football squad are to start on Monday January 11th the competition as part of the 27th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations by facing the unpredictable team of Malawi. This crucial Algeria-Malawi match is slated to kick off at 14h 45mn local time in Luanda stadium 

• The “Greens” and their coach Rabah Saâdane are intent on snatching the 3 points of victory during this decisive confrontation in order to boost Algeria’s chances to secure a berth in the second round of this major African tournament hosted by Angola.
• Coach Saâdane has sensitized his players to the paramount importance of this first match versus Malawi stressing that the best result for the “Greens” would only be a  clear victory.
• A win over Malawi, said Saâdane, will bolster the morale of the Algerian players for the rest of the competition in expectation of the 2 other scheduled matches versus Mali and host country Angola.
• The task of the “Greens” will however not be an easy one as all the national squads present during this African football tournament are solid line-ups who have greatly deserved their participation.
• Informed sources say that Rabah Saâdane will surely make some strategic changes in the Algeria line-up particularly in the forward and defensive lines following the injuries sustained by Antar Yahia, Mourad Meghni and Rafik Saïfi.
• The national coach is expected to opt for 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 strikers.
• Antar Yahia will be out for the first match versus Malawi while Meghni and Saïfi will be used as substitutes, if need be.
• The forward line will most probably be made up of strikers Bezzaz, Ghezzal and Ziaya.
• All in all, let’s hope that the “Greens” of Algeria will have the winds in their sails during this prestigious African competition.