Mahrez scores as Algeria book place in AFCON last 16 after 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso
Algeria have booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 after edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in a hard-fought Group E encounter..
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Algeria has secured a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 following a narrow 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in a Group E encounter. Captain Riyad Mahrez scored the decisive penalty, maintaining Algeria's perfect record in the tournament.
- Algeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 on Sunday, December 28, 2025, during the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Riyad Mahrez, captain of Algeria, scored the winning goal from a penalty in the 23rd minute.
- Algeria now has a perfect six points from two matches and has yet to concede a goal under coach Vladimir Petkovic.
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