The Algeria legend fell at the first hurdle in the African Legends Cup of Nations, but Naim Beneddra pays tribute to one of the continent’s greats
Rabah Madjer was one of the first Algerian players to be recognised internationally, a fame which is explained by an obvious talent and one specific moment of technical genius on the grandest stage.
Madjer is a name that has stood the test of time to be constantly mentioned and revived, even thought the man himself hung up his boots almost 28 years ago.
With that moment of genius on May 27 1987, he entered the annals of football history.