Sports Mole previews Tuesday's African Nations Championship clash between Algeria and Ethiopia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. 2023 African Nations Championship hosts Algeria will be looking to become the first side to secure a knockout-stage spot when they take on Ethiopia at the Stade de Baraki on Tuesday. Match preview© ReutersAlgeria kicked off their quest for a first-ever Africa Nations Championship crown when they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya in the tournament's opener last Friday. Algeria African Nations Championship form:Algeria form (all competitions):Ethiopia African Nations Championship form:Ethiopia form (all competitions):Team News© ReutersFriday's match-winner Mahious was forced off injured in the 61st minute and the USM Alger forward is a major doubt for Algeria. Algeria possible starting lineup:Guendouz; Belkhiter, Belaid, Abdellaoui, Laouafi; Draoui, Mrezigue; Lahmri, Kendouci, Bentahar; AribiEthiopia possible starting lineup:Gebremichael; Hamid, Debebe, Solomon, Yesuf; Mohammed, Panom, Fereje; Gebremikael, Markneh, GugsaWe say: Algeria 1-0 EthiopiaRiding on the wave of the home support, Algeria have an impressive added advantage here and will be looking to back up Friday's display with another show of class.

Source: Ethiopian News January 15, 2023 19:39 UTC