Algeria striker Mohamed Amine Amoura says the current “talented generation” of the Fennecs is determined to win a third TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Morocco next December.
Speaking to CAFonline.com, the Wolfsburg striker said the team’s ambition, belief and unity will reign strong ahead of the Group E campaign against Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan.
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“We know it’s a strong group with very respectable teams. We respect everyone, but we fear no one,” said Amoura. “We have a balanced squad with outstanding players and we will prove our value on the pitch.”
The 25-year-old has been in excellent form for club and country, scoring regularly in both AFCON and World Cup qualifiers. He credited his consistency to “hard work and the confidence the coach and my teammates give me”.
Amoura said he is determined to carry that momentum into the tournament. “AFCON is special. Every match can change a campaign. So I want to be as ready as possible,” he said.
Asked about Algeria’s objectives, he was clear: “Our goal is to go deep into the tournament and represent Algeria in the best possible way. We want to make our fans happy and, God willing, fight for the title. But that requires focus and taking it step by step.”
He added that the team’s greatest asset is its cohesion. “The key is team spirit. We have a talented generation, but our real strength is our unity and solidarity on and off the field.”
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Algeria, under coach Vladimir Petković, begin their AFCON campaign against Sudan on 24 December at Rabat’s Moulay Hassan Stadium. They then face Burkina Faso on 28 December before meeting Equatorial Guinea on 31 December, all in the Moroccan capital.
The squad will blend experience and youth, with Riyad Mahrez, Ismaël Bennacer, Houssem Aouar, Rayan Aït-Nouri and Youcef Atal among the key names expected to return from injury.
Amoura ended with a message to supporters: “Our dear fans are our source of strength. We feel your support everywhere. We promise to fight in every match so that, God willing, we can all be proud of Algeria.”
