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2025 AFCON: Riyad Mahrez Shines as Algeria Secure Knockout Stage Spot

Posted : 29 December 2025

Veteran Riyad Mahrez delivered a masterful performance as Algeria defeated Burkina Faso on Sunday, securing top spot in Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mahrez, who plays for Al-Ahli, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute, marking his third goal of the tournament. He played 61 minutes before being substituted by Belaid Zineddine, the son of former French captain Zinedine Zidane.

Meanwhile, an unfortunate own goal by Saul Coco of Equatorial Guinea in the 74th minute against Sudan boosted the latter’s campaign, giving them a lifeline in the group.

Algeria now qualify for the knockout stages with a perfect six points, having scored four goals and kept a clean sheet. Burkina Faso, the Stallions, sit second with three points, scoring two goals and conceding two. Sudan also have three points but a goal difference of -2, with one goal scored and three conceded. Equatorial Guinea remains bottom with no points, having scored once and conceded three.

The final Group E fixtures will see Equatorial Guinea face Algeria, while Sudan take on Burkina Faso in a decisive match. Both games are scheduled to kick off simultaneously at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Elsewhere, Group B action resumes on Monday at 5:00 pm, with Zimbabwe taking on South Africa and Angola facing Egypt. In Group A, hosts Morocco will aim to defeat Zambia at 8:00 pm, while ousted Comoros will play Mali for pride.

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