Taider plays entire match as Algeria lose out to Zambia

Saphir Taider played the entire 90 minutes during Algeria’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Zambia on Wednesday evening, played out at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine. Following this latest loss, Algeria are now mathematically unable to reach the World Cup finals.

As for action at the Estadio Nacional, Giancarlo Gonzalez remained on the bench during Costa Rica’s 1-1 draw against Mexico.