The city of Constantine holds a special place in Algerian football history. In this city, in 1982, Algeria achieved its first ever qualification to the FIFA World Cup when they beat Nigeria 2-1 in the final round. The winner of this duel, not only makes the semi-finals, but earns one of four slots accorded to Africa for this year’s U17 FIFA World Cup. “Constantine has a special place in Algerian football history and not just for the national team but for the clubs as well. “The people of Constantine love football and always support the national teams no matter the age.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 09, 2023 18:19 UTC