2015 Nations Cup: Algerian 'animals' ready to win Nations Cup, says goalie Mbolhis

Published on: 22 December 2014
2015 Nations Cup: Algerian 'animals' ready to win Nations Cup, says goalie Mbolhis
Algerian goalkeeper Rais Mbolhis

Goalkeeper Rais Mbolhis has vowed to win next year’s Africa Cup of Nations title with Algeria, claiming they are 'animals going to ‘war for their country’.

The Desert Foxes have been drawn in a difficult group which comprises of Ghana, Senegal and South Africa for next month’s continental showpiece.

Mbolhis, who plays for American Major League side Philadelphia Union, admits pressure will be on Algeria after their impressive performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil but insists they are primed for the test.

"The world is watching the Algeria differently after the World Cup in Brazil,” A lot of things have changed,” he said

People are now taken us seriously as they have not doe before. They know we have animals on the ground and that with slightest luck, we can win the title.

“We are going to war for our country and we’ll do everything possible to win the cup.

The 28-year-old was born in France but opted to play for the country of his parent.

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