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…
Al Ahly set sights on Belaïli?
Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly are reportedly looking to snatch Al-Ahli Saudi and Algeria star Youcef Belaïli. Algerian newspaper ‘Competition’ claims that Belaïli has refused to return to KSA after the league stopped due…
Algeria reveals five-year plan for developing women’s football
The Federation Algerienne de Football has announced a five-year development plan for women’s football, as well as making arrangements for the 2020/21 season. The first division will have 12 sides, while the second division and…
Adem Zorgane: Algeria’s young midfield tank
The apple does not fall far from the tree. But that might not be the case for former Algerian international midfielder Malik Zorgane, who starred for ES Setif during the 1980’s and 1990’s – it…
Liverpool make bid for Algerian defender Mandi
European and English champions Liverpool FC are reportedly interested in signing Real Betis and Algeria centre-back Aissa Mandi. Betis are in an uncertain position following the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini – who is…
Zinedine Zidane’s son chooses to represent Algeria
Luca Zidane, the son of French legend and Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, has reportedly made himself available to represent Algeria should he get a call up from the defending African Champions, according to Echorouk…
Riyad Mahrez’s Rise from Street Football to AFCON Glory
Riyad Mahrez stands at the top of African Football. From leading Leicester City to the Premier League title to captaining Algeria to the AFCON title, it seems like Mahrez has everything one could ever ask…
Algeria’s war with France over footballers
There have been many powerful wars over the years. The Cold War and the two World Wars were all huge battles, but none of them compare to the battle of international footballers between Algeria and…
The Good the Survivor & the Failures : Episode 1 : The Good
The Good, the Survivor and the Failures It has been an African Cup of Nations of mixed fortunes for the North African countries. Always tipped by experts to fight for the African Holy Grail &…