Algeria national football team is nicknamed the ‘Desert Foxes’. They have made three appearances at the World Cup and they have won the African Cup of Nations in 1990 after finishing second in 1980 and third in 1984 and 1988.
The African Cup of Nations has kicked off and the title is being contested among 16 nations. Puma tries to capture the nature of the event with videos and interviews. Read More→
The performances of the North African national football sides in 2011 have reflected the political actions of the Arab Spring. The failure of Egypt, the champions of the past three tournaments, to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations … Read More→
A very good day to you all, and welcome to the daily World Cup column here on Soccerlens. It seems England may have a certain brand of beer to thank for the upturn in their World Cup fortunes after all. … Read More→
Where were you when Landon Donovan rolled in the goal of his life? Screaming into a pillow? Chest bumping your buddies? Sobbing like an infant? Or all three, like I was? However you slice it, this beauty from Donovan — … Read More→
USA 1-0 Algeria 2010 FIFA World Cup 23 June 2010 The USA would score in stoppage time to win Group C and move into the knockout stage. It was almost a disastrous start for the Americans who allowed Algeria a … Read More→
Slow, lethargic, one paced and heavy-touched… and that was just Emile Heskey. Yes, England let their fans down yet again in a major tournament. At least Sven Goran Erikkson won his group games against inferior opposition fairly comfortably, whereas Capello … Read More→
Morning everyone and welcome, welcome, once again welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. Apologies if none of today’s news makes sense, I think a part of my brain may have died whilst watching a certain game of … Read More→
In a sentence Precious few chances for either side as confident Algeria hold England. Heskey is effective but the front-line isn’t working Emile Heskey has been as good as any England player in this tournament. Many fans will never love … Read More→
England 0-0 Algeria 2010 FIFA World Cup 19 June 2010 England would once again struggle in the attack as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Algeria. It was another disappointing performance and fewer chances created than in the … Read More→
Check out the latest episode of the pint size Soccerlens World Cup Podcast with Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg. Ahead of England’s big match against Algeria the duo debate Fabio Capello’s methods, question the attitudes of the French players, ask themselves … Read More→
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