{"id":110569,"date":"2024-10-16T09:40:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jazairhope.org\/?p=110569"},"modified":"2024-10-16T09:40:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:40:43","slug":"maza-i-was-inspired-by-algerias-2014-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jazairhope.org\/en\/maza-i-was-inspired-by-algerias-2014-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Maza: I was inspired by Algeria’s 2014 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hertha Berlin midfielder Ibrahim Maza was named to the Algeria squad for the first time<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The 18-year-old looks to make history with the Fennec Foxes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Berlin-born youngster reflects on what he remembers about Algeria’s round of 16 encounter with Germany in 2014.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Since the season began, Ibrahim Maza has become a key player for Hertha Berlin, scoring a goal in eight 2.Bundesliga matches. The 18-year-old has also shown his worth to his team-mates with two assists.<\/span><\/p>\n His influence on the game goes beyond the key moments. With an average of 2.5 successful dribbles per game and an 85% pass completion rate, he has remarkable technical mastery and a finely honed vision of the game, all of which have quickly caught the eye of the Algerian national team.<\/span><\/p>\n Maza was born in Berlin to an Algerian father, but spent his entire youth international career with the German national team. However, having decided to accept the call-up by coach Vladimir Petkovic, he will join the Algerian squad as they face Togo in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers this October.<\/span><\/p>\n The Berliner is no stranger to Algeria. His father is from Algiers and grew up in the land of the Fennec Foxes before moving to Europe. Since he was a child, Maza has been brought up on his father’s stories about Algeria\u2019s rich traditions and fabled hospitality. He returns with his family every summer to visit relatives, including his grandparents, who still live in the suburbs of the Algerian capital.<\/span><\/p>\n The young midfielder uses every training session as an opportunity to learn and improve, which is underpinned by his team-mates’ professionalism and talent. \u201cIt’s a dream come true,\u201d he gushed with excitement in his eyes.\u00a0He is acutely aware what these players have achieved for Algerian football, and wants to be part of that legacy while developing his own identity within the team. His team-mates’ support and advice are priceless to him as he sets off on this new adventure. This feeling of camaraderie and belonging, despite language barriers (he speaks English but understands Arabic), strengthens his determination to prosper and do his country proud.<\/span><\/p>\n .<\/p>\n Maza also clearly recognises that Algerian fans have high hopes and expectations of him. They see him as an emerging talent who could take the team to even greater heights and earn the title of \u201cMazouzi\u201d, which means \u201cthe golden boy\u201d in Arabic.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI’ve received so many supportive messages since my call-up, and that means a lot to me,\u201d he admitted. Grateful for the fans’ passion and commitment, he shows his gratitude for their love and affection. Maza is keen to repay their faith in him by giving his all on the pitch. \u201cI want to help the team win as many honours as possible, starting with qualification and a victory in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n .<\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n
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A deep bond with Algeria<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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I used to watch him on television when I was younger and dreamt of one day playing alongside him. Now, I get to work with him and other top players like Baghdad Bounedjah and Ramy Bensebaini, who is well-known in Germany, and it’s all just incredible,\u201d he said with a gleaming smile.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Great expectations and major ambitions<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n