Algeria 0-0 Egypt: North African match thread

[northAfrican]

While conventional wisdom may suggest that the game is on November 14, those who are more familiar with the workings of the North African brotherhood know that it's already on. I will just relay events as they unfold only asking for your understanding because exact times and names spellings as well as translation of phrases from Arabic are a challenge.

A few days ago:
Egypt, possibly needing to be on the attack, started out by calling on the services of their famous TV show host Amr E Dib to raise Algerian public outrage by making some racist remarks. Apparently he insulted the Algerians by calling them “Arabs”. This is all fair and understandable because we North Africans know that the more rage the more joy.

Some time in the last few days too:
Egyptian supporters hacked into the site of the Algerian paper that reported his comments.

Mean while:
Algerian hackers responded by attacking the official website of the Egyptian communications ministry.

This week:
Algerian official press accused the Egyptian authorities of denying Algerian citizens visas to attend the game.

The Art of war:
To obscure the view and cause a lot of smoke and dust in the air over its forces, the Egyptian FA named three possible venues for the game. This of course was followed with further smoke and dust by the main media outlets in Egypt all agreeing that the venue will definitely not be one of these three. They also contacted FIFA and asked that the timing not be tied to the Rwanda-Zambia game since this game has no bearing on theirs. Of course they won it.

CAF in the mix:
CAF opined against a coin toss and asked for a play-off if needed and recommended a North African venue. Egypt immediately objected saying that any North African “Arab” country will be supporting Algeria. Of course that was followed by the immediate layer of smoke and dust with the Cairo press saying “We would love to play in front of our Arab brothers who will support us (Not saying against the berbers of course because they will need that one when they have to deny the Algerians their 40% Berber identity).

The European Front:
While the main campaign is in North Africa, Europe is of course an important but remote territory that is being fought over. Zidan, whose apology for missing a friendly has been accepted and been called back to the brotherhood, and Antar Yahia, Algeria’s talented defender, are engaged on this front. Alshorouk news paper reported this in its English edition (The Arabic edition is much less repressed in its emotional renditions):
• In a pre-match statement, the Egyptian player promised to score for his team against Bochum whose defensive line essentially hinges on the seasoned Algerian defender Antar Yahia.
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• Antar Yahia said that Zidan's promise to slam Bochum's defence was empty talk as he was unable to score any goal during this Bundesliga match.
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• The talented Algerian defender stressed that Mohamed Zidan had lost most duels with him adding that the presumptuous Egyptian striker was not at all in the limelight during the match versus Bochum, as he had earlier boastfully claimed.
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• Antar Yahia pointed out that he did not want to indulge in sterile polemics but he said that the Egyptian striker Zidan should be more humble and go back to the drawing board in expectation of the crucial Egypt-Algeria World cup qualifier slated for November 14th in Cairo stadium.
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• "Bragging and boasting through the press on the part of the Egyptian side is useless and could well backfire on them in the 14 November decisive Cairo qualifier", Antar Yahia asserted.
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• Antar Yahia also emphasized that a football match should be won loyally on the pitch after the 90 minutes of play and not through presumptuous and bombastic media statements.
North African
October 22, 2009 (Or 23 days BEA)

[Ugbowo]

I like it!!! Makes for a very enticing game and an unbelievable atmosphere. I will be watching!

[Catalyst]

Well North AFrican, you are not keeping a good scoreboard.

Based on your post, it looks like the pre-match score is;

4-2 in favor of Egypt.

Please give us blow by blow moves as they unfold.

[mightyjets]

This is building up to be the Mother of All Qualifications...and in such tense environments I wouldnt be surprised if the match itself doesnt live up to expectations

[Bigpokey24]

dayumn this is the match of the year in Africa... wasn't there a similar playoff b/w Egypt and Algeria for Italia 90 on a neutral ground

[NigerianPrince]

At the moment, just like other Nigerians, I only care for Nigeria qualifying. It's my country and that's what everyone cares about here especially at the moment, Nigeria qualifying. After November 14th 2009, then every Nigerian can start to care of who else is in the World Cup from Africa. Hope you understand.

P.S.: As far as I am concerned, I don't take care who goes through between Algeria and Egypt.
Whoever wants it badly, will go to the World Cup.

Peace and God Bless,
from the one and only,
NigerianPrince...

[YUJAM]

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

[smallpikin]

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

I was wondering if someone had stolen you handle, until I read the bolded part.

[furiously frank]

At the moment, just like other Nigerians, I only care for Nigeria qualifying. It's my country and that's what everyone cares about here especially at the moment, Nigeria qualifying. After November 14th 2009, then every Nigerian can start to care of who else is in the World Cup from Africa. Hope you understand.

P.S.: As far as I am concerned, I don't take care who goes through between Algeria and Egypt.
Whoever wants it badly, will go to the World Cup.

Peace and God Bless,
from the one and only,
NigerianPrince...

Speak for yourself only. "Everyone cares about here" I think you should change your name from Nigerianprince to the corrupt Nigerianpolice. You cannot speak for everyone, just I cannot I also. So shush! .

NA, please keep it coming....you always help lighten the mood around here...thanks

[tfco]

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

I was wondering if someone had stolen you handle, until I read the bolded part.

the day Gambia go become West African powerhouse we no go hear word from Yujam

[Penarity]

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

I can't believe this is Yujam talking like paj or some nonentity on CE.

...Egypt will not be at the WC!

[northAfrican]

Funny. I too had to get to the bolded part before I could believe it's YUJAM. I think he's a closet Egypt fan.

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

I was wondering if someone had stolen you handle, until I read the bolded part.

[Ebyboy]

I for one am looking forward to this game. Just called my Egyptian friend to get his blood boiling (as if it isn't already) and confirm plans to watch it at his place. Incidentally, I watched the oppostite fixture with him and had to console him after that horrible loss...........

[Bigpokey24]

i have a strong feeling Egypt and Nigeria may make the worldcup... but we have 3 more weeks to find out , cant wait any much longer .... come oooooooonnnnnnnnnnn

[YUJAM]

Penarity:
Your football knowledge needs an update. You are fast becoming a panicky bandwagon type analyst here. The Algerians have flattered but some of us know better

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

I can't believe this is Yujam talking like paj or some nonentity on CE.

...Egypt will not be at the WC!

[Pharaoh]

I was hoping Yujam would tip the Algerians . When he trashes Egypt it seems to bring them good luck.

[bret- hart]

Egypt 0 Algeria 0

[TonyStarks]

All the pre-game drama from the two sides is pathetic. A football match of 90 minutes has been turned into a circus. Personally, I've stopped giving too much attention to the game, I'll just wait for November 14th to see the game.

[Undertaker]

Egypt vs Algeria 2-0 and then they will play a playoff match in South Africa! Egypt will then win that match 3-0!

[Workman]

Nigeria Ghana is un-officially africa's biggest rivalry, but I cant think of any game between them that may rival the hype and intensity of this one. One ticket on the line between them. I wish both of them could get it.

[Mudi E]

This is building up to be the Mother of All Qualifications...and in such tense environments I wouldnt be surprised if the match itself doesnt live up to expectations

Yeah...just like the many superbowls (American rugby final)

[bret- hart]

Penarity:
Your football knowledge needs an update. You are fast becoming a panicky bandwagon type analyst here. The Algerians have flattered but some of us know better

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

I can't believe this is Yujam talking like paj or some nonentity on CE.

...Egypt will not be at the WC!

how? they have been very solid thus far. infact, if they had beat Rwanda in their 1st game, they would have qualified by now.

[Cellular]

Egypt 4 Algeria 1 (or 3 to 0 alternatively)

IMO, the Algerians have been riding their luck. Cairo stadium will be packed to the hilt and the Pharaohs led by Treika will show magic. They will beat the Desert Foxes severely. Tony Starks will be heavily brought down to earth. He will mope and cry for a while but ultimately congrat Pharaoh. Pharaoh and other Egyptian cybers will say I told you so.. Then the Pharaohs will flop at the WC

Are you on some LSD?

When has Egypt put 4 past anyone in qualifiers?

Ahmean, is the game going to be for 2 days?