Burkina Faso coach Paul Put has dismissed suggestions that Algeria appear more favoured after they were drawn against the North Africans on Monday for the 2014 World Cup qualifying knockout stage.
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Put, who led the Stallions to second place at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in February, said both teams have equal chances in the two legged tie, even though the West Africans are to play host first.
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"I agree that Algeria are a great side but I can tell you that the chances are equal for both sides at this level of the World Cup qualifying," Put said after the draw.
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"The draw is quite balanced and what we need to do now is prepare to face the Fennec Foxes as a strong opponent and not just an adversary. Believe in us.
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We have as objective, qualifying for our first World Cup finals and this will likely happen against Algeria."
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Both sides met last in June during a friendly in the Algerian city of Blida, with the home side carrying it
That is what every team should do now. They all have to prepare for the world cup itself already....Coaches are indeed under pressure!