Our prediction for this Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match:
Uganda
Match Time & Date:
18/06/2023
08:00 AM
Prediction: 1-1
Algeria
Algeria will be aiming to keep their 100% record in Group F intact when they take on Uganda in round 5 of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Desert Warriors have already booked their spot at the showpiece tournament in Ivory Coast, but they surely want to give fans yet another reason to celebrate. West Ham midfielder Said Benrahma is back to the squad, while Man City ace Riyad Mahrez is likely to be rested in Sunday’s qualifier.
The Cranes, meanwhile, aim to overtake Tanzania in second position and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach this time out. The hosts, though, should be happy with one point from the match as well and we are tempted to put our money on draw. As for the home side, talented forward Rogers Mato is pushing for a start after scoring the winner against Tanzania.
Highlighted Team (Algeria):
The Algeria national football team was established in 1962 as they were not allowed to play international games under French Rule. El Khadra (the Greens) or the Desert Warriors participated at the World Cup finals four times and they recorded their best result at the major tournament in 2014 (Brazil), making it to the last 16.
The Algerians were producing outstanding displays under Vahid Halilhodzic, but despite making life difficult for star-studded Germany in the knockout stages of the showpiece tournament, the African team eventually failed to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Algeria play their home games in white shirts and white shorts, while the colour of the team’s away kit is green.
The Desert Warriors impressed at the 1990 African Cup of Nations, with the team defeating Nigeria in the final of the tournament. It has to be noted, though, that Algeria hosted the tournament. The Algerians have been playing their home matches at Stade Mustapha Tchaker since 2006 and Stade 5 Juillet 1962 was regarded as the team’s home stadium before 2006.
