Algeria enters the fray for the AFCON 2023 this Monday, January 15. The Fennecs face Angola at 20:00 GMT in Group D. At a press conference on Sunday, Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez was counting on the fans to tame the Palacas Negras."We really need our fans.We know how important they are when they're here. We've seen videos of them on the planes. We're really excited to meet them," said the former Manchester City player.
Reigning African champions at the time, Algeria were eliminated in the first round in Cameroon in 2021. It was a disappointment for the Algerians. But Mahrez is optimistic about the AFCON. "We feel a little pressure before the competition, but we're ready.
