Algeria, the sole Arab representative in South Africa, reached the big competition at the expense of arch-rivals Egypt following a tense qualifying campaign.

However, Abd-Rabou, who plies his trade with UAE's Ahli Dubai, has no hard feelings against the Fennecs.

"We are Arabs, I think it will be inappropriate to support USA or England against Algeria," the 27-year-old said in MBC TV.

"Regardless of any events that occurred lately between us, we hope that Algeria would progress in the World Cup and honor Arab and African football."

Abd-Rabou came on as a second-half substitute in the decisive game between Egypt and Algeria in Omdurman as he was struggling with injury at that time.

But the Ismaili favorite started against Rabah Saadane's team in the CAN 2010 semi-final clash, scoring the opener in the 4-0 drubbing in Angola.