There was trouble in the 1970s, when Algerian police waded into Egyptian players and fans during a rowdy AllAfricaGames match between Libya and Egypt in Algeria.
It is indicative that few players will graduate into Nigeria's team for next year's Under-23 side at the All-Africa Games, as well as the Super Eagles.
Besides the commitment to build new stadia by 2010, Zambia will host the 2011 All-Africa Games, an undertaking that will require a massive construction programme of facilities for many sporting disciplines.