October 16, 2018. That was the date Algeria last lost an international match. Since then, the Desert Foxes have been on an incredible 22-match unbeaten streak, the longest current active streak in international football, and…
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Ramy Bensebaini: The best left-back in Africa
Reigning African champion Algeria extended its unbeaten run to 20 matches this past week with a 1-0 win over Nigeria and a 2-2 draw against Mexico. Defender Ramy Bensebaini played a key part in both…
Algeria vs Mexico, a clash of continental champions
The reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Algeria face Mexico tomorrow in a high profile international friendly that pits the current champions of Africa and North America. The two sides face each other at the…
The Legacy of Riyad Mahrez in English Football
Riyad Mahrez made his 200th career appearance in the Premier League this past weekend. The Algerian winger notched up a goal and an assist for Manchester City in their 5-2 loss against his former club…
Algeria finalizes friendlies against Nigeria and Mexico
The defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Algeria have finalized two high profile friendlies. The Desert Foxes will face Nigeria and Mexico for the upcoming October FIFA international window. First ever friendly against Nigeria The…
Mostafa Mohamed: I want to join Fenerbahçe
In an interview with France Football, Zamalek striker Mostafa Mohamed confirmed recent reports that Turkish giants Fenerbahçe are interested in his services, and stated his desire to join the club. The 22-year old Egypt international…
USM Alger: The Antar Yahia era
“I do not sell dreams” Most African football fans will remember the name Antar Yahia for his famous volley goal for Algeria against Egypt in a tense 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier that sent the…