Mohamed Bachir Belloumi took advantage of Brahim Hemdani's first training camp to make his mark. Already a goalscorer against Burundi (2-2), the winger repeated the feat on Tuesday against Niger (2-1) with a direct free kick.
These performances reignite the debate about the post-Riyad Mahrez era. Until now, Anis Hadj Moussa seemed well-placed to take over on the right. But Belloumi, 23, shows immediate efficiency that could sway the coach's choices.
For bettors, the duel between the two players becomes one of the key issues for the Fennecs' upcoming matches. The competition promises to be tight.
