The Algeria national team arrived in Lusaka last night ahead of Saturday’s Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia.
The North Africans arrived without star player Riyad Mahrez who is said to be expected tonight after attempting to seal a club switch in Europe.
Zambia and Algeria face off at Heroes Stadium in a Group B encounter in the first leg while the return leg is three days later in Constantine.
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga was at the airport to welcome the visiting team led by his counterpart Kheiredine Zetchi who has made the trip to Lusaka underscoring the significance of the fixture.
Algeria touched down at 22:00 hours aboard a chartered aircraft that will leave shortly after the game tomorrow.
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