Oliver Kahn Shares Delight After Reuniting With Mane and Meeting Ronaldo During Saudi Arabia Visit
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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.
Oliver Kahn Shares Delight After Reuniting With Mane and Meeting Ronaldo During Saudi Arabia Visit
FootballIn 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.
Sports Brief previously reported on Mahrez hailing Saudi Arabia’s hosting bid to possibly stage the 2034 FIFA World Cup in another Middle Eastern country.
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FootballThe Algerian forward was among the top players to quit mainstream Europe for the Arab country in the summer window via a lucrative deal with Al-Ahli.
Saudi Arabia has announced its intention to bid to host the Mundial, having already been confirmed as the 2023 Club World Cup and 2027 AFC Cup host.