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Algeria:
Algeria Prepare for Life after Coach Halilhodzic
allAfrica, 1 July 2014
Algeria have much to be proud of at the World Cup in Brazil, but now must ponder an uncertain future without coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Read more »
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Algeria:
Fighting Algeria Readies for World Cup Clash With Germany
allAfrica, 29 June 2014
Algeria's history with Germany is bittersweet as they prepare to meet in the second round of the World Cup in Porto Alegre on Monday. Read more »
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Africa:
Best and Worst of Africa On World Cup Stage
allAfrica, 27 June 2014
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown both the best and worst of African football, but also produced for the first time ever two teams from the continent into the knockout stages. Read more »
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Nigeria/Algeria:
World Cup 2014 - Are We in for Any More Shockers?
The Daily Vox, 30 June 2014
And then there were 16. With Brazil, Colombia, Netherlands and Cost Rica through, our man YASSER ALLY offers some predictions on the fixtures to come. Read more »
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Algeria:
Desert Foxes Stand On Verge of World Cup History
allAfrica, 25 June 2014
Algeria stand on the brink of a first-ever qualification for the World Cup second round but must first avoid defeat against Russia in Curitiba on Thursday. Read more »
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Algeria:
Draw for Algeria Makes African World Cup History
allAfrica, 27 June 2014
Algeria ensured Africa has two teams in the second round of the World Cup for the first time in history after they held Russia to a 1-1 draw in Curitiba on Thursday. Read more »
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Africa:
Algeria Win Helps Turn Africa's World Cup Fortunes
allAfrica, 24 June 2014
After a poor start, Africa's 2014 World Cup is starting to look like it has the potential to be the continent's best ever, a perception nailed home by Algeria's stunning 4-2 Group… Read more »
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Algeria:
Germany - 50,000 Euros to Beat Algeria!
Africa Top Sports, 30 June 2014
50,000 Euros is the premium to be received by German players if they beat Algeria Monday and qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup. Both teams compete with the rear… Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria Eye Another German Upset
Vanguard, 29 June 2014
Coach Vahid Halilhodzic insists Algeria have not forgotten the furore around their 1982 World Cup exit as they prepare to meet Germany in the last 16. Read more »
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Algeria:
Security Tightened in French Cities Ahead of Algeria World Cup Match
RFI, 30 June 2014
Security has been tightened in several cities and towns in France ahead of tonight's world cup match between Algeria and Germany, after rioting by some Algeria fans celebrating the… Read more »
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Africa:
Nigeria, Algeria Carry Africa's World Cup Hopes Tonight
Zambia Reports, 30 June 2014
The African World Cup dream will be on the line today with the two remaining flag carriers taking to the pitch in monumental fixtures that could end African interest, at least on… Read more »
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Algeria/Tunisia:
World Cup - Marzouki Congratulates Bouteflika On Algeria's Qualification for Second Round
Tunis Afrique Presse, 27 June 2014
Caretaker President Moncef Marzouki congratulated, Friday, his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Algeria's qualification for the second round of the World Cup (Brazil… Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria Reach World Cup Knockout Stage
Magharebia, 27 June 2014
Algeria advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, after drawing 1-1 with Russia in their last Group H encounter Thursday (June 26th) in Brazil. Read more »
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Algeria:
Slimani Heads Algeria to Historic Qualification
CAF, 27 June 2014
Algeria progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history as Islam Slimani's second-half header was enough to earn them a 1-1 against Russia in… Read more »
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Algeria:
German Lukas Podolski Ruled Out Against Algeria
Africa Top Sports, 29 June 2014
This is probably good news for the Desert Foxes. Germany will be without Lukas Podolski Monday at the confrontation against Algeria in the knockout stages of the World Cup 2014.… Read more »
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Algeria:
I Don't Want This Dream to End - Slimani
CAF, 28 June 2014
The explosion of joy on the final whistle in the Arena da Baixada was a tangible display of how much a Round of 16 berth meant to everyone involved with Algeria, as well as the… Read more »
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Africa:
CAF President Salutes Algeria, Nigeria, Urges Them to Go As Far As Possible
CAF, 28 June 2014
CAF president Issa Hayatou says Algeria and Nigeria have the capabilities to overcome their Round of 16 FIFA World Cup opponents and go as far as they possibly could at the ongoing… Read more »
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Africa:
Two African Teams Through to Knock-Out Stage
DW, 27 June 2014
Two African teams have made it through to the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup. But the opening round has revealed alarming weaknesses in African soccer. Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria's Class of 2014 Aim to Add Fairytale World Cup Ending
DW, 29 June 2014
Algeria's first World Cup in 1982 is never far away from discussion. The historic tale of the underdogs ended sourly, but the generation of 2014 have the chance to add the perfect… Read more »
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Algeria:
Djamel Mesbah - 'It Would Be a Big Mistake to Play for a Draw'
Africa Top Sports, 25 June 2014
Djamel Mesbah and Greens of Algeria managed to recover in a beautiful way by winning South Korea (4-2) following their 2-1 defeat to Belgium of entry at the 2014 World Cup. The… Read more »
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Cameroon/Algeria:
Algeria, Needs to Correct History
Cameroon Tribune, 25 June 2014
They have two options on their drawing board, a win or a draw would see them through and make them national heroes. Read more »
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Algeria:
Djabou - Russia Will Come At Algeria
CAF, 26 June 2014
Algeria midfielder Abdelmoumene Djabou had to learn the value of hard graft and perseverance as he sought recognition for his talents. Far from a headline-maker when he started out… Read more »
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Algeria:
Halilhodzic - Russia Match Could Be Historic
CAF, 26 June 2014
Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic hopes his side can better their country's "super" team of the 1982 FIFA World Cup™ by qualifying for the second round for the first time in… Read more »
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Algeria:
We Can Make History for Algeria, Says Brahimi
CAF, 25 June 2014
Algeria are ready to make history and reach the World Cup second round for the first time, said playmaker Yacine Brahimi on Tuesday. Read more »
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Algeria:
Halilhodzic - I Prepare a Historic Match for Algeria
Africa Top Sports, 24 June 2014
Announced on departure right after the World Cup, Vahid Halilhodzic could be on the bench of the Turkish club Trabzonspor. Read more »
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Algeria:
Desert Warriors Make History in Brazil
Magharebia, 23 June 2014
Algeria defeated South Korea 4-2 in their 2014 World Cup Group H game played Sunday (June 22nd) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria 4 South Korea 2! Historic Win for Fennecs!
Africa Top Sports, 23 June 2014
What an amazing performance of Algeria Sunday for their second match of the 2014 World Cup group. Fennecs shattered South Korea 4-2 in a spectacular match. With this success, the… Read more »
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Africa:
Koreans Crushed By Impressive Algeria
CAF, 23 June 2014
Algeria have moved up to second in Group H with a convincing 4-2 win over Korea Republic at Porto Alegre's Estadio Beira-Rio. The Taeguk Warriors were blown away in a first half… Read more »
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Algeria:
Attack the Best Form of Defence for Algeria
CAF, 23 June 2014
It is never easy to bounce back from defeat in the opening group match at a FIFA World Cup™, especially after having led for over 70 minutes as Algeria did before succumbing… Read more »
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Algeria:
Upbeat Mood in Algerian Camp
allAfrica, 22 June 2014
Algeria will have taken plenty of heart from their clash with Belgium in their World Cup Group H opener, but know they will likely have to beat South Korea if they are to advance… Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria Stun South Korea With Historic Win
allAfrica, 22 June 2014
Algeria became the first African nation to net four goals in a World Cup finals match as they defeated hapless South Korea 4-2 in their World Cup Group H clash in Porto Alegre on… Read more »
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Algeria:
Desert Warriors Look Past Belgium Loss
Magharebia, 18 June 2014
Algeria fans around the world roared with delight on Tuesday (June 17th) when Valencia forward Sofiane Feghouli converted a penalty in the 24th minute against Belgium. Read more »
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Algeria:
Russia 1 South Korea 1! Algeria Alive
Africa Top Sports, 8 June 2014
Algeria can smile. Despite losing 1-2 Tuesday against Belgium, the Desert Foxes are still alive in this group and can expect to reach the next round provided win the remaining two… Read more »
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Africa:
No More Excuses for Africa at World Cup
The Daily Vox, 19 June 2014
Lacklustre, disappointing, mediocre and yet with the odd moment of wonder and delight - these are some of the emotions African football fans from around the world have had this… Read more »
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Algeria:
Belgium Bounce Back to Beat Algeria
allAfrica, 17 June 2014
Algeria let a second half lead slip to lose 2-1 to Belgium in their World Cup Group H opener in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Read more »
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Algeria:
Subs Inspire Belgian Comeback
CAF, 17 June 2014
Second-half goals from substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens enabled Belgium to come from behind and beat Algeria 2-1 in their Group H opener. There was as much relief as… Read more »
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Africa:
Belgian Bench Turns Tide Against Algeria
DW, 17 June 2014
Outside favorites Belgium could not live up to the hype for 70 minutes against a regimented Algerian defense. But the wealth of talent on the bench told: two Red Devils subs found… Read more »
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Algeria:
Silver Lining to Algeria's World Cup Cloud
allAfrica, 18 June 2014
It may have ended in defeat, but there are positives to be taken by Algeria from their World Cup opener against Belgium in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria Beaten By Belgium
Africa Top Sports, 7 June 2014
Algeria has successfully negotiated the first halftime lead against Belgium (1-0) after a goal of Feghouli on penalty. While Africa believed in another win by the last… Read more »
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Algeria:
No Excuses for Desert Foxes At World Cup
allAfrica, 16 June 2014
Algeria have often flattered to deceive at finals tournaments, looking brilliant in the build-up but suffering from severe stage-fright when they get to the main event. They will… Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria Gets Ready for World Cup
Magharebia, 9 June 2014
The Algerian squad arrived in Brazil at dawn on Sunday (June 8th) in order to finish their preparations for the World Cup. Read more »
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Africa:
Fifa Rankings - Côte d'Ivoire Dethroned, Algeria New King of Africa
Africa Top Sports, 5 June 2014
Côte d'Ivoire is no longer leader on the African continent in the FIFA rankings of national teams released Thursday. The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire have lost their place in… Read more »
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Algeria:
Nabil Bentaleb Has Not Dreamed of Going to Brazil
Africa Top Sports, 4 June 2014
He was one of the last binational to have agitated the media about his selection choices. The great hope Nabil Bentaleb among the revelations of the season at Tottenham finally… Read more »
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Algeria:
Guedioura, Djebbour Miss Out for Algeria
CAF, 3 June 2014
Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has confirmed his final 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup. Crystal Palace midfielder Adlene Guedioura and on-loan Nottingham Forest forward Rafik… Read more »
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Algeria:
World Cup 2014 - Guedioura Returns Home, 23 Algerians Revealed!
Africa Top Sports, 2 June 2014
It is Adlène Guedioura who will not participate in the World Cup among the Fennecs. The midfielder of Crystal Palacae was dismissed by Vahid Halilhodzic Monday as he… Read more »
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Algeria:
Desert Foxes Carry Hopes of Arab World At World Cup
allAfrica, 2 June 2014
In the first of a series of profiles of the African contenders at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Nick Said assesses Algeria's chances. Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria - Pretty Victory Ahead of World Cup!
Africa Top Sports, 1 June 2014
Algeria is preparing for the next World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
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Algeria:
Algeria Unveil Provisional World Cup Squad
CAF, 12 May 2014
Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday (12 May 2014) unveiled a 30-man provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
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Ghana/Algeria:
World Cup 2014 - No Chance for Algeria, Cameroon and Ghana to Win the Trophy
Africa Top Sports, 11 March 2014
This is a survey published Tuesday by L'Equipe based on figures from Opta statisticians. Based on the curves and figures, it turned out that Algeria, Cameroon and Ghana have no… Read more »