On Thursday evening, Algeria and Cape Verde, two African outfits, will face off in an international friendly at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium. Both teams had successful Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns and will bring that confidence into this match.
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In their last match against Senegal, Algeria emerged victorious with a goal from Fares Chaibi. This win extended their unbeaten streak to six matches across all competitions since their defeat against Senegal on penalties in February. Now, they face an opponent who caused an upset with a 3-2 victory in their previous meeting five years ago. With a high-profile match against Egypt on the horizon, Algeria will be eager to make a statement in front of their home crowd.
Meanwhile, Cape Verde suffered a 3-2 defeat against Togo in their last AFCON qualifier. Although they initially took a two-goal lead, Togo fought back and clinched the win. This loss ended Cape Verde’s six-match unbeaten run, with their previous defeat dating back to their African Nations Championship qualifier against Sierra Leone. As they prepare for their penultimate match of the year, Cape Verde will be determined to bounce back and secure a victory on the road.
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Kevin Pina scored his first international goal for Cape Verde in their match against Togo and will be looking to continue his form. Helio Varela and Lopes Cabral have received their maiden call-ups and could make their debuts for Cape Verde.
On the Algerian side, Fares Chaibi, who scored the winning goal against Senegal, has been called up again and will aim to solidify his position in the starting lineup. Mohamed Amoura, who has netted five goals in his last six club games, will be a player to watch.
Algeria possible starting lineup:
Mandrea; Atal, Mandi, Ait Nouri, Bensebaini; Zerrouki, Feghouli, Aouar; Benrahma, Slimani, Mahrez
Cape Verde possible starting lineup:
Vozinha; Pico, Tavares, Furtado, Paulo; Monteiro, Andrade, Duarte; Mendes, Rodrigues, Semedo
We say: Algeria 3-1 Cape Verde
Algeria has a stronger squad and are heavily favored to win this match. We predict the hosts to meet expectations and enjoy a comfortable victory.
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