Boughera credits ‘no pressure’ mindset for Algeria’s win

Algeria head coach Madjid Boughera revealed that playing without pressure helped his troops secure a dominant victory against co-hosts Uganda.

Uganda Cranes suffered a humiliating 3-0 loss to a brilliant Algeria side in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Monday.

Ayoub Ghezala headed the hosts ahead, Abderrhmane Meziane Ben Tahar scored the second before second-half substitute Soufine Bayazid made it three for the Desert Foxes.

“I told my players to go and play and enjoy the game because there is nothing to lose— no pressure,” the soft-spoken gaffer said.

“I was sure that the pressure was on Uganda since they are the home team, they had something to prove, unlike us. I am happy that my players followed the plan,” added.

Algeria’s victory sends them to the top of Group C with three points and as many goals.

Having lost to Senegal in the final of the previous CHAN tournament, the Desert Foxes aim to maintain their winning streak throughout the championship.

In the other group game, Guinea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Niger thanks to Aboubacar Bangoura’s second-half finish.

Algeria returns to action on Friday as they take on South Africa in the early kick-off before Uganda lock horns with Algeria later on at 8 PM.

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