Mahrez eyes strong AFCON showing from Algeria
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the AFCON as the 2019 champions begin their campaign today..
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Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is optimistic his team can overcome past disappointments at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they prepare to begin their campaign in Morocco this week.
- Algeria, winners of the 2019 AFCON, will aim to improve on their last two performances where they were eliminated in the group stages in 2021 and 2024.
- The team, currently ranked as the fourth-best in Africa by FIFA, will face Sudan on Wednesday.
- New generation players include VfL Wolfsburg forward Mohamed Amoura and goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of French legend Zinedine Zidane.
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Algeria, Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia & DR Congo Secure Wins in AFCON Openers - December 2025
Several teams started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaigns with victories. Algeria, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, secured a 3-0 win against 10-man Sudan in their Group E opener, with Mahrez scoring twice. Mahrez is optimistic his team can overcome past disappointments in the tournament. Tunisia also defeated Uganda 3-1 in their opening Group C match, as Elias Achouri scored a brace. In Rabat, the Democratic Republic of Congo began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Benin, thanks to a goal from Theo Bongonda. Continental powerhouses Senegal and Nigeria also kicked off their campaigns in Morocco with wins.
