Mali-Algeria match at neutral venue

JOHANNESBURG — Mali’s home World Cup qualifier against Algeria next month will be played at a neutral venue, FIFA said Tuesday, while Kenya must provide additional security for games in Nairobi after recent terrorist attacks there.

FIFA also said the Egyptian Football Association is considering allowing soldiers in to watch its opening qualifying game against Mozambique in Alexandria Friday.

The match, Egypt’s first at home since October, was to be played behind closed doors and will be without fans after ongoing unrest following the toppling of Hosni Mubarak last year and deadly clashes. — AP