Islam Slimani (إسلام سليماني; born 18 June 1988) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Monaco on loan from Leicester City and for the Algeria national team. One of the most prolific Algerian internationals in number of games and goals, Madjer played in two World Cups with his national team, helping it to its first ever participation in 1982. Algeria arrived to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with plenty of confidence and with the emergence of Islam Slimani and El Arbi Hillel Soudani, as well as the addition to the squad of talented Valencia CF winger Sofiane Feghouli, Algeria was even considered one of the favorites to win the competition, but unfortunately for them they lacked experience and despite clear domination against their opponents, they finished last in their group after losing the first game against Tunisia 1–0 after a crucial 90'minute goal from Youssef Msakni. They were upset 1–2 by Algeria in their first match, but advanced to the second round with a controversial 1–0 win over Austria. National teams. After trailing 1–0, Karim Matmour equalized in the first half, the Algerians were having a great game but as the game was heading into extra time Keita gave the Ivorians the lead in the 89th minute, a goal which seemed sure to seal their victory. The team plays their home matches at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida and Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers. DATE MATCH TIME COMPETITION TV; Fri, Oct 9. The Algeria national football team (Arabic: منتخب الجزائر لكرة القدم‎) represents Algeria in men's international football and is governed by the Algerian Football Federation. He spent his career in France and played for Algeria, most notably winning the 1990 African Cup of Nations. UEFA Nations League; World Championships 2018; World Championship 2014; Euro 2016; Copa America; Friendly. Algeria joined FIFA on 1 January 1964, a year and a half after gaining independence. Algeria (2020) Algeria Al-Jazā'ir | Algérie Choose year: 2020 2019 2018 2017 … The team is also a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). v: Algeria. Away colours. The team was established in 1962 after gaining independence from France, as the successor of the FLN football team. The team existed from 1958 to 1962, bequeathing its place in 1963 to its legitimate successor, the Algeria national football team. AlgeriaAl-Jazā'ir | Algérie Choose year: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 … Algeria, Cameroon, Honduras, Kuwait, and New Zealand all participated in the World Cup for the first time. One of the most prolific Algerian internationals in number of games and goals, Madjer played in two World Cups with his national team, helping it to its first ever participation in 1982. Algeria Fixtures October, 2020. Algeria won its first championship, beating Nigeria in the final 1−0. Algeria won 1–0 after a stunning goal from Anthar Yahia and qualified for the World Cup for the third time in their history. In the 2000 African Cup of Nations, the Fennecs passed the first round only to lose to 2–1 to eventual champions Cameroon in the quarter-finals. At international level, Yahia played for the Algeria national team prior to his retirement from international football on 1 May 2012. The traditional rivals of Algeria are mainly Morocco and Egypt, Algeria has also had very competitive matches against Nigeria, especially in the 1980s during Algeria's best football generation, against Mali due to sharing common border and against Senegal, where Algeria's first global success began. Algeria had also won two matches, including a shocking surprise over West Germany in the opener, but among the three teams that had won two matches, was eliminated based on goal difference, having conceded two late goals in their 3–2 win over Chile. 2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup Cairo clashes, 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying football match. drawn In Group A, the Algerians started the tournament by beating Nigeria 5–1, with doubles by Djamel Menad and Rabah Madjer and a goal by Djamel Amani. There was a little bit of hope restored for the Algerians after they beat Morocco 1–0 at home after a goal from Hassan Yebda but After they lost 4–0 to Morocco in the return leg, their manager resigned. At the Mediterranean Games in Tunis 1967, the Moroccans were eliminated in the first round, finishing fourth in the group with Italy, France and Algeria. Founded 1962 Address Chemin Ahmed Ouaked, Dely-Ibrahin Alger Country Algeria Phone … The traditional rivals of Algeria are mainly Morocco and Egypt, Algeria has also had very competitive matches against Nigeria, especially in the 1980s during Algeria's best football generation, against Mali due to sharing common border and against Senegal, where Algeria's first global success began. After a great start with a convincing victory against the Nigerians, they then beat Ivory Coast 3–0, with goals by Djamel Menad, Tahar Cherif El Ouazzani, and Cherif Oudjani. In the 1994 African Cup of Nations Algeria was disqualified from the tournament after fielding an ineligible player, and many fans back home strongly criticized the staff of the team, accusing them of being irresponsible and unprofessional. He appeared for the Algeria national team at the 1982 World Cup and at the 1986 World Cup, in which he scored one goal, a free kick against Northern Ireland. Algeria, Cameroon, Honduras, Kuwait, and New Zealand all participated in the World Cup for the first time. Next Algeria faced Egypt in the semi-finals, tensions were still high between the two nations after the World Cup qualification play-off incident and fans from both sides felt it was a must win game for them. After that loss Algeria had to prove that the first game was only a mistake and in the following game against Mali they won 1–0 thanks to a Rafik Halliche header. His last management job was of the Algerian national team before resigning in September 2010. The traditional rivals of Algeria are mainly Morocco and Egypt, Algeria has also had very competitive matches against Nigeria, especially in the 1980s during Algeria's best football generation, against Mali due to sharing common border and against Senegal, where Algeria's first global success began. Established in the early 1960s, the team have been regular competitors in the Africa Cup of Nations, where their best performances were runner-up to Cameroon in the 2002 edition in Mali, and to Algeria in the 2019 edition in Egypt. Libya is typically less successful in international competition compared to other North African teams like Algeria, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia. Overall, he has participated in 62 official games for the Algerian national team, in which he has scored five goals. The North African team has qualified for four World Cups in 1982, 1986, 2010 and 2014. This page summarises the Algeria national football team fixtures and results in 2019. KHL; NHL; ... Algeria Football Team Fixtures & Results. Egypt progressed to the next round which was the semi-finals, to face Algeria. Being drawn in Group A, with Angola, Malawi, and Mali, Algeria started poorly, surprisingly losing 3–0 to group outsiders Malawi. Yebda appeared for France at youth level, but opted to play for Algeria as a senior in August 2009, taking advantage of FIFA’s new ruling which allowed him to change his national allegiance despite being older than 21 years of age. The traditional rivals of Algeria are mainly Morocco and Egypt, Algeria has also had very competitive matches against Nigeria, especially in the 1980s during Algeria's best football generation, against Mali due to sharing common border and against Senegal, where Algeria's first global success began. but in the 2004, Algeria, coached by Rabah Saadane were looking good and full of confidence, After drawing the first game of the group 1–1 against tournament favorites Cameroon, Algeria recorded a historic win against archrivals Egypt 2–1. For the Algerians, their biggest victory was their 2–1 win against West Germany during the 1982 FIFA World Cup in which the African nation shocked the world. but in the 2004, Algeria, coached by Rabah Saadane were looking good and full of confidence, After drawing the first game of the group 1–1 against tournament favorites Cameroon, Algeria recorded a historic win against archrivals Egypt 2–1. drawn In Group A, the Algerians started the tournament by beating Nigeria 5–1, with doubles by Djamel Menad and Rabah Madjer and a goal by Djamel Amani. 2:30 PM: International Friendly: Tue, Oct 13. Nigeria. Algeria defeated Senegal 1–0 in the final, winning their second title and first since 1990, while Nigeria came third after beating Tunisia 1–0 in their third-place play-off match.