By Edet Ikotidem
Algerian Desert Foxes manager Djamel Belmadi has vowed to field his best players in his team’s next friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Belmadi started some of his most notable stars, including captain Riyad Mahrez on the bench, in Friday night’s small 1-0 win over Syli Stars of Guinea.
People like Nabil Bentaleb, Andy Derlot, and Moustapha Zegha struggled to impress in the game
Mahrez scored the winning goal 12 minutes ahead of time, experienced striker Islam Slimani.
Algerian Desert Foxes manager Djamel Belmadi has vowed to field his best players in his team’s next friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
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Belmadi started some of his most notable stars, including captain Riyad Mahrez on the bench, in Friday night’s small 1-0 win over Syli Stars of Guinea. People like Nabil Bentaleb, Andy Derlot, and Moustapha Zegha struggled to impress in the game
Mahrez set seasoned striker Islam Slimani for the winning goal with 12 minutes left.
The two-time African champions will now turn their attention to Tuesday’s showdown against Nigeria at Oran’s Miloud Hadefi Stadium.
Belmadi has stated that he will play his regular stars against the Super Eagles.
We took a lot of positives from the Guinea game, but Nigeria is a different game.
“I play with players who are used to playing with each other,” Belmadi told reporters after the match against Guinea.
