Algeria Desert Foxes AFCON records complete guide

Algeria Desert Foxes AFCON Records: A Complete Guide

The Algeria Desert Foxes, also known as the Fennec Foxes, are the national football team of Algeria. They have a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Africa. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Algeria Desert Foxes AFCON records, including their performance, achievements, and notable players.

AFCON Performance

• Algeria has participated in the AFCON tournament 24 times, with their first appearance in 1963.

• The team has won the AFCON title twice, in 1990 and 2019.
• They have also finished as runners-up twice, in 1980 and 1984.
• Algeria’s best finish in the tournament was in 2019, when they won the title under the leadership of coach Djamel Belmadi.

Notable Players

• Rabah Madjer: A legendary Algerian footballer who played for the national team from 1979 to 1989.
• Ali Benhalima: A skilled midfielder who represented Algeria in the 1986 World Cup and several AFCON tournaments.
• Islam Slimani: A talented striker who has played for the national team since 2012 and has scored over 20 goals.
• Riyad Mahrez: A highly skilled winger who has played for Manchester City and the national team since 2014.

Coaches

• Djamel Belmadi: The current coach of the Algeria national team, who led the team to their second AFCON title in 2019.
• Rabah Saadane: A legendary Algerian coach who led the team to their first AFCON title in 1990.
• Hassan Harit: A former coach of the national team who led them to several AFCON tournaments.

AFCON Appearances

• Algeria’s first AFCON appearance was in 1963, when they finished as runners-up.
• The team has participated in every AFCON tournament since 1963, with the exception of 1976 and 1978.
• Algeria’s best finish in the tournament was in 2019, when they won the title.

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