Algeria shocks the masses in the African Nations.. its best numbers
The results of the Algerian national team in the African Nations Championship currently held in Cameroon did not reflect the reality of the numbers and statistics that sided with the Greens in the matches of Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone, although the Arab team was only able to collect one point to make its position more difficult to reach the second round. from the tournament.
The Algerian national football team, the defending champion, suffered a shock loss against modest Equatorial Guinea, 0-1.
Algeria had fallen into a goalless draw with Sierra Leone at the start of its campaign to defend its title.
The numbers and statistics revealed that Algeria had 13 chances against Equatorial Guinea, none of which were taken advantage of in scoring against goalkeeper Jesus Ono.
The danger prevailed in the course of the game almost clearly, with a possession rate of 69%, compared to 31% for its competitor, and with a number of passes estimated at 422 passes, for only 192 passes for the competitor.
In terms of corner kicks, Algeria had 11 games, compared to just three for Equatorial Guinea.
The statistics were the lowest in Algeria's match against Sierra Leone, in terms of possession, by 66% for the Greens, compared to 34% for its rival.
But in terms of attempts to create chances and pay, it amounted to 19 against 10 for the opponent, with a total of nearly 500 passes.
Algeria needs to beat Ivory Coast in the final round to avoid an early farewell.
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