Algeria spy on opponents with technology

  1. Posted on Thursday 6 May 2010 - 11:50
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    Nangayi Guyson, AfricaNews reporter in Kampala, Uganda
    Algerian Coach Rabah Saadane has resorted to technology experts based in abroad to spy on their World Cup 2010 Group C opponents. They have been paired with England, USA and Slovenia at the global football showpiece in South Africa that comes on from June 11 - July 11.
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    Saadane said in a statement on BBC: "To learn more about our rivals, we have consulted specialists outside of Algeria who have sophisticated software to do summaries about their strengths and weaknesses."

    "When I arrive at (Swiss base) Crans Montana, I will work on it because until now I have a lot of work and I didn't have the time to do it."

    Algeria have qualified now three times for the finals but their previous appearances in 1982 and 1986 resulted in first-round elimination.

    However, Saadane conceded he had no idea what his starting 11 would be for the opening game against Slovenia on 13 June.

    "Friendlies against Ireland and the United Arab Emirates are 'test' matches," he said referring to planned warm-up games in Dublin on 28 May and on 5 June in Nuremberg respectively.

    "The results are not important to me. I will not be playing for the results but to note the level of my team's attacking and defending," he added.

    Saadane's one other priority is to bring back Algerian team on the international stage which has been absent from the finals for 24 years with dignity and put on an honourable performance.

    He said: "We must represent with dignity not only Algerian soccer but also African and Arabic soccer. I will insist on that with my players."

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