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Algeria players attacked in Cairo
Egyptian fans throw stones at rival team's bus before crunch world cup qualifier.
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2009 15:15 GMT

Algeria's government says four players on the national football team have been injured after their bus was attacked by Egyptians in Cairo.

It comes a day before the two teams are due to meet in a qualifier that will decide who will go through to the World Cup in South Africa.

Joanna Gaisorowska reports.

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Al Jazeera
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