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U23 football: Algeria beaten 2-1 by Eswatini

By , based on Africa Top Sports and Seneweb

U23 football: Algeria beaten 2-1 by EswatiniOussama Biad Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

Algeria U23 lost 2-1 to Eswatini at Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba after taking the lead in the 40th minute through Gaëtan Bakhouche Piernas. The second-round second legs are scheduled for 16 and 17 November, with Algeria expected in Algiers on 16 November, according to Seneweb.

Gaëtan Bakhouche Piernas put Algeria ahead in the 40th minute before Eswatini turned the match around in the second half with two goals. Rafik Saïfi’s side will have to win the return leg to continue their run towards the third and final qualifying round.

Algeria’s return match is scheduled for Monday 16 November at the 5-July-1962 Olympic Stadium in Algiers. The other second-round second legs of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are scheduled for 16 and 17 November.

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