Riyad Mahrez may captain of Algeria in 2017 Cup of Nations

Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez will lead the team Algeria in African Cup of Nations. The attacking midfielder going to play his debut match after being including as African Footballer of the Year. Today Algeria going to face Zimbabwe at Franceville for their first match in the competition.

Mahrez most dominating and the key player of Algeria who has been named as the Africa’s top footballer. Last month the announcement spread out. HE is very talented guys and the boss  Georges Leekens hoping that the winger boost the team to achieve the trophy. After 1990 the Algerian team has not taken the tournament but this time they are very hopeful for the trophy. But their path is not easy at all. In group stages they have to win against Tunisia, Senegal. And they gave the same attention to Zimbabwe.

But as a leader Mahrez have to take the responsibility most. He is talent, there was no doubt in this matter but to take such a big responsibility is really tough. He have to set his mind first because befor3 of any kind of war it is very important to keep mind sound.

Maharaj told that everyone has to get the chance to win the AFCON Cup and this time it may be their time. But not only word they would prove that on field.

Maharaj has joined Leicester City 2014 by signing three and half years contract deal. In 2015 he signed a new contract with the side for four years. He plays midfield and often play in front line.

His impressive performance force the City to sign one more four years new contract. It is really amazing to watch his brilliant performance in field. It is true that the Algeria team consisting a very balanced squad and that’s why they are so much hopeful to grab the title.  

At present concentrate the first match against Warriors. Thought the first take the Zimbabwe lightly but after drawn against Cameroon this week every body take him seriously. Because Cameroon being the four time champion team of the tournament and to do tie with them is really a big matter.

Senegal is also very tough team and it will be crucial to face them. But they are still hopeful. Tunisia is another tough team but to win the title Algeria must be defeated them. After fired them they can go ahead in the next round.