Algeria are on track to qualify for the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup after dismantling Group H rivals South Korea 4-2 in Porto Alegre on Sunday.
The win was not only Algeria's first at the finals since 1982, it also sent the north African nation (three points, +1) two points clear of Russia (one point, -1), and South Korea (one point, -2) in second place with one game remaining against Fabio Capello's men.
"I can say that all of the players gave everything for this win today," man-of-the-match Slimani told FIFA.com post-game.
"It's still our aim to reach the round of 16, we have a chance and I hope we'll achieve that."
Slimani's 26th-minute opener was his 11th international goal in 23 appearances - enough to move him into the country's top-10 for all-time leading scorers.
"It's brilliant to score for my team, it's a wonderful feeling," said the 26-year-old.
"I have to thank the coach for giving me the opportunity."
