A masterpiece invalidated, and Algeria misses out

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By: Manu Tournoux

A masterpiece invalidated, and Algeria misses out

Algeria had to settle for a draw with Angola for its entry into the CAN this Monday (1-1).

What a desappointment ! Counting among the favorites for the African Cup of Nations, the Algerians were unable to get the better of the Angolans this Monday at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké. If they quickly found the fault, with a nice recovery in the middle of the race signed Bounedjah (1-0, 18e), the men of Belmadi finally became disillusioned.

Two facts of play were contrary and detrimental to them in this meeting: the marvel of acrobatic return sent into the net by Bounedjah but invalidated for a slight offside first (2e). Then the penalty clumsily conceded by Bentaleb in front of Mabululu – who was quick to equalize straight away (1-1, 68e).

This obviously does not help matters for the Greens, who still have to do battle with Burkina Faso and Mauritania in this group. Algeria, which did not pass the group stage during the previous CAN and did not qualify for the last World Cup, burned a joker this Monday.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.