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ALGERIA SUBDUED: African nations fail to impress at Men's Handball World Championships

Leos Petrovsky of the Czech Republic jumps with the ball during the 24th Men's Handball World Championships preliminary round Group C match between Czech Republic and Sweden at the Ali bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Doha on January 18, 2015. AFP PHOTO / FAYEZ NURELDINE

Algeria once again failed to impress in the ongoing 24th Men’s Handball World Championship here in Doha, Qatar.

The North Africans lost 32-24 against Iceland at the Al Bin Al-Attiyah Arena, Doha, on Sunday evening.
Algeria, who are also the Africa champions, started the match well with 6-0 lead but failed to keep the fire burning to give their opponents a chance to narrow the gap.

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