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Algeria emerged as serious contenders for the African Nations Cup in the build-up to the tournament but need to re-focus after the shocking events that have overshadowed the opening matches in the tournament.
The ambush of the Togo team bus, which resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries, has been at the forefront of all players’ minds as they build up to their own games.
“Of course, this is a very serious and unfortunate situation. But all we are thinking about is our match against Malawi,” said defender Madjid Bougherra.
“We have had good preparation for the competition and, mentally, we are equipped to deal with this.
“Our aim is to go as far as possible in the Africa Cup of Nations and bring joy to the Algerian people.”
“We can’t let anything break our concentration as it’s so important to get off to a good start.”
All things being equal, Algeria should be more than capable of rolling over rank outsiders Malawi.
Algeria are former winners of this tournament, but need to set the record straight after missing the 2006 tournament entirely.
In contrast, Malawi are playing in only their second Nations Cup, and their first since 1984.
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