Esperance Defender Says Algeria Will Beat Nigeria By Hook Or By Crook
Published: October 28, 2016
Esperance defender Hicham Belkaroui says the Algerian national team will do everything possible to beat Nigeria in Uyo when both countries face off in a World Cup qualifier on November 12.
The Desert Foxes will trail the Super Eagles by five points if they lose the match day two fixture, and Belkaroui has openly suggested that they will leave the Akwa Ibom International Stadium with three points by hook or by crook.
“I would like to say that we will do everything to bring a smile back to our people, Inshallah, returning with an excellent result, ” said Hicham Belkaroui to Le Buteur.
“Listen, I’ll be very frank with you, our only goal is victory in Nigeria. We will target the three points.
“You can ask any player, his answer will be the same, victory and nothing but the victory regardless of the way.”
The Algerian Federation have confirmed the appointment of experienced Belgian tactician Georges Leekens as coach of the national team ahead of the trip to Nigeria.
Igho Kingsley
The Desert Foxes will trail the Super Eagles by five points if they lose the match day two fixture, and Belkaroui has openly suggested that they will leave the Akwa Ibom International Stadium with three points by hook or by crook.
“I would like to say that we will do everything to bring a smile back to our people, Inshallah, returning with an excellent result, ” said Hicham Belkaroui to Le Buteur.
“Listen, I’ll be very frank with you, our only goal is victory in Nigeria. We will target the three points.
“You can ask any player, his answer will be the same, victory and nothing but the victory regardless of the way.”
The Algerian Federation have confirmed the appointment of experienced Belgian tactician Georges Leekens as coach of the national team ahead of the trip to Nigeria.
Igho Kingsley
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