Algeria Coach Reacts Furiously to West Ham Star Over Reaction After Substitution: Video

• Djamel Belmadi has sparked reactions for his furious reaction to Said Benrahma
• The Algeria manager appeared to take offence over the West Ham star's attitude
• Islam Slimani scored late in the tie as the Desert Foxes drew versus the Pharaohs

Algeria national team coach, Djamel Belmadi left fans surprised following his reaction to West Ham winger, Said Benrahma failing to shake his hand as he was being replaced in the game against Egypt.

The Desert Foxes secured a draw in the match against the Pharaohs after Islam Slimani scored late in injury time.

Egypt, who were down to 10 men after just 27 minutes, took the lead on the hour mark through Hamdi Fathi.

In a video shared on social media, a furious Belmadi grabbed Benrahma's shirt as he walked off without giving him a handshake. Olympique Lyonnais player, Houssen Aouar went on to replace the West Ham winger.

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In a feisty contested game at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, it was Egypt who came close early in the game with Mohamed Salah seeing his effort hit the post.

Riyad Mahrez was also a menace on the right side for Algeria, causing troubles for Mohamed Hany, who was sent off in the first half, as reported by SuperSport.

Both teams are preparing ahead of next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Egypt facing Djibouti and Sierra Leone while Algeria takes on Somalia and Angola.

The Desert Foxes and the Pharaohs are favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast next year, having excelled at previous competitions.

Egypt are record champions with seven AFCON titles.

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