Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations...
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Algeria, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, secured a dominant 3-0 victory against 10-man Sudan in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E opener. Mahrez scored twice, with Ibrahim Maza adding a late goal to start their campaign strongly.
- Riyad Mahrez scored his first goal just 82 seconds into the match.
- Sudan's chances were severely hampered when Salaheldin Adil received a red card for a second booking before halftime.
- The match was attended by France legend Zinedine Zidane, whose son Luca was in goal for Algeria.
- Ibrahim Maza scored Algeria's 100th AFCON goal, making the final score 3-0.
- In another Group E match, Burkina Faso came from behind to beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea 2-1 with two injury-time goals.
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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.
