Football fans, Algeria’s invisible catalyst
Protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika have been fanned by football followers, whose stadium chants have been heard across the country
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Bafana seek elusive Afcon opener win
Despite a history of losing their Afcon opening matches, Bafana Bafana are determined to topple Algeria, Africa’s top-ranked team, in Monday’s match.
Algerian football suspended after player killed by missile from stands
Football in Algeria has been cancelled in protest after a projectile from the crowd hit and killed a league player sparked revulsion at the violence.
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Cheer at last from Bradley after thrilling US win
United States coach Bob Bradley, who has scowled his way through much of the World Cup, allowed himself a rare smile on Wednesday.
Ragged England held goalless by Algeria
England delivered one of their worst tournament performances for years when they were held to a goalless draw by Algeria on Friday.
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‘No security concerns for Egypt, Algeria clash’
Afcon organisers are confident that they will avoid violent clashes between supporters when rivals Algeria and Egypt clash in Thursday’s semifinal.
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Bouazza fired up ahead of Afcon semifinal
Playing defending champions Egypt on Thursday in an Africa Cup of Nations semifinal is a dream come true for Algeria hero Hameur Bouazza.
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Egypt, Algeria vie for Africa’s final World Cup spot
Thousands of Algerian and Egyptian fans have flocked into Khartoum in Sudan ahead of Wednesday’s make-or-break World Cup qualification play-off.
