Malawi v Algeria preview- African Cup of Nations
Posted on | January 10, 2010 | No Comments
Game : Malawi vs Algeria ( Group A)
Date : 11th January, 2010
KO time : 14.45 Angola time
Malawi will make only their second appearance at the African Cup of Nations when they meet Algeria in their group opener in Luanda. Bet on this game between the Flames and the Desert Foxes with some of our recommended bookmakers. But, before that, be sure to read our preview!!!
Malawi last played at the African Cup of Nations in 1984. Coincidentally enough, their first match then was against Algeria, and they lost 3-0. They managed to hold the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a draw in their next game, and finished off their group engagements with a loss against Ghana.
Malawi form- last five games- most recent- Malawi scorers in brackets
Ghana 0-0 Malawi
Egypt 1-1 Malawi ( Maupo Msowoya)
Burkina Faso 1-0 Malawi
Malawi 1-1 Ivory Coast ( Jacob Ngwira)
Malawi 2-1 Guinea ( Chiukepo Msowoya*2)
The above results indicate that Malawi are not complete pushovers. They managed to draw with Ghana, Egypt and Ivory Coast- three of Africa’s biggest teams. Their biggest player is Essau Kanyenda, who plays for Russian side KAMAZ.
Algeria did not qualify for the last two African Cup of Nations. This time, they are being considered by bookies as dark horses. The Desert Foxes beat Egypt to a spot at the World Cup, and have some excellent players in their squad. The likes of Madjid Bougherra, Karim Ziani, Mourad Meghni and Nadir Belhadj are all players who could walk into any football side on their good days.
Algeria form- last five games- most recent first- Algeria scorers in brackets
Algeria 1-0 Egypt ( Antar Yahia)
Egypt 2-0 Algeria
Algeria 3-1 Rwanda ( Abdelkader Ghezzal, Nadir Belhadj, K.Ziani)
Algeria 1-0 Zambia ( Rafik Saïfi )
Algeria 1-0 Uruguay
Verdict:- Algeria ought to get the better of Malawi in this game. Not by a big scoreline, but a goal or two should be enough to decide which way this game will go.
Malawi 0-1 Algeria ( Abdelkader Ghezzal)
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