How We Disallow Eagles To Operate From Wings - Algeria Coach

How We Disallow Eagles To Operate From Wings - Algeria Coach

By Admin

Dessert Foxes of Algeria head coach, Djamel Belmadi, has stated how his side disallowed Super Eagles duo, Ahmed Musa and Samuel Chukwueze from dictating the pace of the game in Sunday’s AFCON 2019 semifinal match at the Cairo International Stadium.

The Desert Foxes defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in the second semifinal encounter.

William Troost-Ekong’s own goal in the 40th minute and Riyad Mahrez’s sublime free-kick goal was enough for the Algerians to seal a place in the final where they will face the Teranga Lions of Senegal, while Odion Ighalo scored Nigeria’s only goal of the game from spot-kick.

Belmadi believes the way his side set up ensured their victory against the Super Eagles in the game.

“We had to make a plan for Nigeria. We knew that they like to use the pace of Musa and Chukwueze. They like to be direct in their approach,” Belmadi told reporters after the game.

“We tried to close those spaces. Musa’s pace is so impressive. He was the most dangerous player in this team.

“I also knew that their defenders are very good, but not very fast. If you run at them, they struggle.

“We knew that it would be a tough game because of the tough match against Cote d’Ivoire three days ago and because of the quality of the opponent.”