First match of Group D this Monday January 15 with Algeria challenging Angola. Djamel Belmadi’s players conceded a 1-1 draw against Angola despite 14 shots attempted in this match. It is already the 5th “big one” to stumble after Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt and Cameroon.
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Angola holds Algeria in check
Chaotic in Cameroon during CAN 2021 with an elimination in the first round, Algeria is looking for redemption. An operation well started by Baghdad Bounedjah against Angola. The scorer actually put the Fennecs on track in the 18th minute . Well launched in depth on a long ball, the number 9 lets the leather bounce before shooting the Angolan goalkeeper with an outside shot with his right foot.
The Algerians dictate the tempo of the meeting, notably with a very lively Youcef Belaïli. Bounedjah also thought about doubling the lead with a high-class acrobatic return but he was ultimately flagged offside (25th ) . Sovereign in its first match of this CAN 2023, Algeria returns to the locker room with this lead of one goal to zero.
A contested second half
On the other hand, upon returning from the locker room, the situation changes. Algeria is less enterprising, while Angola is gaining confidence. The Plancas Negras will also equalize in the 68th minute . Mabululu scores a penalty caused by Nabil Bentaleb. The Fennecs, unrecognizable, can no longer do it. Belmadi launches its last forces with in particular Houssem Aouar and Guitoun. But nothing will help. The Fennecs did not create any clear chances in the second half.
Angola thus offers itself a precious point in this CAN 2023, with only one shot on target in this meeting. Algeria for its part must fear the ghosts of two years ago, with a 2nd day against Burkina Faso, the other favorite of this group and semi-finalist in Cameroon.
CAN 2023-Alérie-Angola
Angola holds Algeria in check
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