Algeria: Ibrahim Maza, CAN 2025 record-breaker

31.12.25 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

Equatorial Guinea

1

:

Algeria

3

Ibrahim Maza is only 20 years old, but he is already making history for the national team. During the group stage, the young star stormed into the record books twice: as the youngest player ever to provide an assist at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and as the youngest Algerian goalscorer in the competition.

Read also: CAN 2025 / Algeria: Vladimir Petkovic wary of DR Congo!

Already named man of the match against Burkina Faso, he continues to showcase remarkable maturity with every game. Two goals in three appearances, two starts, and a presence that transforms the tempo of play—Maza is no longer just a prospect; he is now a certainty. This start to the AFCON hints at a future that could very well belong to his name.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

Editor

Football web writer creating digital sports content with a focus on news, analysis and stories that reflect passion, accuracy and objectivity.

Related teams and leagues

Equatorial Guinea

Algeria

AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations