With players likeSofiane Feghouli, Yacine Brahimi and Riyad Mahrez in their ranks, Algeria were expected to at leastchallengeNigeria for top spot in their tough group –but instead, the north African nation slumped to last place with a woeful two points andfinisheedbehind Zambia and Cameroon.National coachRabah Madjerhad sought to restore some pride with their comprehensivewin over the Central African Republicin a recent friendly, but itwasn't enough to quell the onslaught of questions from media at the post-match press conference.One reporter directed his questionof failure at Leicester winger Mahrez, only for an apoplectic Madjer to intervene."Riyad, give me two seconds," said Madjer, before beginninghis tirade at the journalist.He continued: "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Retire and let the next generation do the job," before jabbing his finger at the reporter and shouting: "I say that in public, listen to me all. I respect all of you but him."An unmoved Mahrez could only watch on as Madjer finished his rant.Er, next question then please...See also...Ebbsfleet United have done a fine thing to satisfy the internet – and make money for charityNon-league Torquay ambitiously optimistic of signing former Marseille, France U21 strikerEx-Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo retired because he prefers "barbecue and beer"In Other News...
