Algeria
Do not let the fact that they have only won the Africa Cup of Nations once fool you: Algeria are just as good and in a lot of ways better than experienced squads like Ghana who have won the trophy as many as four times. If you need more convincing, have a look at the latest FIFA rankings: the Algerians are ranked #1 in Africa while on the world list they come in at #18, ahead of great footballing countries like England.
Essaid Belkalem, senior Desert Warriors defender
Evere inch as formidable as their nickname sounds, the Desert Warriors will feel they should have more than the single AFCON trophy they won back in 1990 in their cabinet. There is no reason why 2015 should not be the year they grab more silverware. In the minds of many Algerian fans, this tie against South Africa is simply one their country must win.
South Africa
Just like their more accomplished opponents, South Africa have only won the AFCON once, and this was way back in 1996. With just 8 appearances, Bafana Bafana are a relatively young country in as far as footballing history is concerned. Were they get their hands on the CAN 2015 trophy, their fans would go absolutely delirious.
Bafana Bafana during their 2-2 draw against nigeria in the 2015 AFCON qualifiers
Even the staunchest South African supporter will know just how slim their country’s chance of beating the Algerians is. Bafana would have to put in a very spirited performance in all areas of the pitch to weather the storm that the Desert Warriors are surely going to raise on Monday. Only time will tell if South Africa can pull off what would be an absolutely incredible and sensational win.
South Africa vs Algeria team sheets
South Africa's Starting XI: Keet, Ngcongca, Matlaba, Hlatshwayo, Coetzee, Furman (c), Jali, Manyisa, Phala, Vilakazi, Rantie.
Algeria's Starting XI: M'Boli, Mandi, Medjani, Halliche, Ghoulam, Feghouli, Bentaleb, Lacen, Mahrez, Brahimi, Slimani.
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