Verdict: Algeria win and under 3.5 goals
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Two nations looking to secure their spot in the semi-finals of this year s African Cup of Nations, a high-flying Algeria will face off against the Ivory Coast at the New Suez Stadium on Thursday evening.
Ivory Coast
Starting with the Ivory Coast, while Les Éléphants may have managed to pick up an incredibly hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali last week to secure them a quarter-final spot, Head Coach Ibrahim Kamara will know that his side had luck on their side. Despite Crystal Palace Wilfried Zaha bagging the winner at the New Suez Stadium last weekend, the Oranges once again flattered to deceive. With the likes of Moussa Marega and Moussa Djenepo missing a string of golden opportunities for…
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McLeish returns to a role that he previously held for 10 months in 2007, overseeing nine matches and claiming six wins.
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The former Ab…