A three-man delegation that included the Desert Foxes’ team doctor flew into Bulawayo on Tuesday night to inspect hotels, food suppliers, training grounds and Barbourfields Stadium. What is clear from the Algerians’ approach is that they are taking the qualifier seriously, hence their decision to send an advance party to properly plan for the tie. Algeria top the group with six points, accumulated from their 5-0 home rout of Zambia and 1-0 away victory over Botswana. Zimbabwe suffered their biggest loss to Algeria on January 6, 1989, at Stade du 19 Mai 1956 in Annaba, going down 3-0. In that famous victory, the late Adam Ndlovu and Joel Luphahla struck for Zimbabwe, while Hocine Achiou pulled one back for Algeria.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 20, 2020 21:56 UTC