Germany are the clear favourites to go through in this second round match against Algeria but the Algerians, from their showing in this tournament would be a tough test for Die Manschaft, who had lost to Algeria in two previous meetings. The game started with Germany controlling play and looking ...

Algeria will fancy their chance of qualifying from group H by beating or drawing with Russia, to join Nigeria as Africa’s surviving representatives in the second round. Russia on the other hand will hope to get a measure of the Algerian team and restore their pride and qualify with a ...