Algerian international player Issa Mandi believes that the recent decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the African Cup of Nations competition is considered a “positive matter.”
And during Press conference Which was held today, Saturday, in Rabat, on the eve of the confrontation with Burkina Faso, and in response to a question about the “CAF” decision to limit itself to one edition of the African Cup every 4 years, after it was held every two years, Mandy said: “This is a positive thing. It will make the competition more valuable, because it was of a recurring nature.”
In another context, Issa Mandi revealed the status of the Algerian national team captain, Riyad Mahrez, after his strong display in the first match of the “Greens” in the 2025 African Cup of Nations. He scored a brace against Sudan, temporarily freeing himself from the criticism that has been following him in Algeria recently.
Mandy said: “Riyad Mahrez was and still is a great player. He is dealing with the situation with great professionalism.”
The defender of the French club Lille added, explaining: “He is our leader on and off the field. He succeeded in leading us to victory in the Sudan match. He is working hard to maintain this system in the coming dates.”
Mandy concluded his talk about Mahrez: “He is a great player and bears the responsibility placed on his shoulders.”
Issa Mandi, on the other hand, pointed out that the atmosphere within the Algerian national team is excellent, yet First win Against Sudan, he said: “We have not known the taste of victory in the African Cup since the 2019 final, and therefore everyone’s morale is high.”
He continued: “Now we have to achieve another victory. My colleagues and I know what awaits us, and we want to go as far as possible in this competition. And make the Algerians proud of us.”
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