He is the symbol of the fervor and the enthusiasm that the Algerian supporters show before, during and after the meetings of the Algerian team. It even became the motto of Fennecs.
The “1.2.3 Viva l’Algérie” is established in the decor of Algerian sport. Going even beyond the fences of the stadiums, all Algerian sportsmen identify with these words of particular resonance.
Adopted by all generations, this slogan is the very identity of the Algerian supporter who expresses his joy. In search of the origins of this song which is part of the Algerian translations, several sources deliver their hypotheses as to its history.
The story of “1.2.3 Viva Algeria”
Looking into the question, the French media, RFI delivered its hypothesis. Thus, the “One, Two, Three” finds its origin in the colonial period. Refusing the presence of France on Algerian soil, the demonstrators chanted “We want to be free”.
The choice of the English language is explained by the international resonance and ubiquity of this language. “It has international significance.”
The Algerian demonstrators wanted everyone to understand that Algeria is colonized and refuses to be under the French banner,” some sources say.
This first explanation is added to that which supposes that “in 1974, the Algerian football team faced, in a friendly, the English team of Sheffield United in Oran. A match that ended in victory for the Algerians with a score of… 3-1)
You will have understood it, according to this story, the score of the meeting against the English inspired the song which has become legendary for the Algerians.
A “1.2.3 Viva Algeria” for history against France
During the Mediterranean Games of 1975, organized in Algiers, the gold medal of football was disputed between France and Algeria.
After an epic match that remains in the catalogs of Algerian football, Algeria won 3-2 against the Blues.
An opportunity to seize for the public of the July 05 stadium who chambered the French by throwing a “One, Two, Three, Viva Algeria” for history.
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