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December 24, 2025
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Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan

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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