Algiers – Hocine Bousaleh
Striker of Parma Ishak Belfodil Algiers – Hocine Bousaleh On Tuesday, the striker of Parma Ishak Belfodil confirmed that the file that qualifies him to play for Algeria is complete, after he sent a letter of commitment. He added that all the necessary documents have been sent to the Algerian Football Federation and that he sent a letter of commitment to the General Manager, Abdul Hafeez Tasfawt on Monday. The former player of the French club Lyon considered the Algerian decision to choose him to play with the National Algerian team hasty, and he said that it is very possible that he misses the African Nations Cup of 2013 if the Algerian team qualifies. Belfodil said concerning his participation after settling his file at the level of the International Federation: “Currently I cannot ensure that I will be present with the Algerian team, as the decision of choosing me to play with them was hasty. It is true that I am happy to defend my country. However, my condition with Parma prevents me from that. I will not be able to come in the final round of the African Cup of Nations if Algeria qualifies." He said that he did not expect to be summoned so fast and that he was surprised to find his name in the list of the 24 players who were requested to play against Libya in Casablanca on September 9. He said: "Frankly, things were so fast. At first, I talked with the coach of the Algerian team, and I did not expect to be summoned so fast. As we did not agree on this point from the beginning. I thought he wanted to know about my readiness to join the national team. " Belfodil said that he has a long future to honour his country Algeria, and that he is happy to join the team and with the confidence of coach Khalalozic. Finally, he hoped that the Bosnian coach of the Algerian team understands his condition and exempt him temporarily from playing with them.