Algeria

Ivory Coast Salomon Kalou's late goal gave the Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Nigeria in their first Africa Cup of Nations warm-up game.

Yacine Brahimi Algeria midfielder Yacine Brahimi is in no doubt as to the enormity of the match against Russia at the FIFA World Cup.

Hervé Renard Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard conceded his side were the poorer team as they beat Algeria 3-1 to progress to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Djamel Belmadi Former Marseille midfielder Djamel Belmadi has taken over coaching duties with Algeria, who sacked Rabah Madjer in June.

Belgium The injury problems surrounding Belgium's squad have largely cleared ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group H opener against Algeria.

Christian Gourcuff Asamoah Gyan's dramatic winner for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations was a bitter pill to swallow for Algeria coach Christian Gourcuff.

Christian Gourcuff Algeria have appointed Christian Gourcuff as their new coach.

Brazil Holders Spain have been drawn in the same group as 2010 runners-up Netherlands for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Liassine Cadamuro Algeria defender Liassine Cadamuro is convinced that the team's defence will not be a cause for concern at the FIFA World Cup.

Madjid Bougherra Madjid Bougherra believes Algeria can approach the FIFA World Cup without fear as they bid to reach the second round for the first time.