Well-prepared Algeria reaping reward at Cup of Nations

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi says extensive preparations played a major role in their win over Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.

The 1-0 victory in Group C in Cairo was the first match-up between two of the tournament’s heavyweights and not only did it ensure Algeria a place in the next round it also emphasised their status as genuine contenders for the continental title.

"All the credit goes to the coach, who put in a lot of preparation through the whole build-up and for the match against Senegal," said man of the match Ismael Bennacer."We were very well prepared before the tournament, we trained in Qatar to get used to the heat,” he added.

 

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