CAN 2025 / Algeria defeats Equatorial Guinea 3-1 and makes it 3 out of 3 in the group stage

CAN 2025 / Equatorial Guinea 1 - 3 Algeria: The Fennecs get the job done

AFCON 31 December 2025 at 13:12

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CAN 2025 / Algeria defeats Equatorial Guinea 3-1 and makes it 3 out of 3 in the group stage

31.12.25 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

Equatorial Guinea

Algeria

In Rabat, Algeria put on a high-level first-half performance, dominating the match despite Vladimir Petkovic making nine changes to his starting eleven. With goals from Zinedine Belaïd, Farès Chaïbi, and Ibrahim Maza, the Fennecs had already sealed the deal in the opening act.

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After the break, Equatorial Guinea came back with more ambition and pulled one back in the 50th minute thanks to a stunning top-corner strike from Emilio Nsue. But this surge wasn't enough to overturn the momentum of a match that was firmly under control.

With this victory, Algeria completes the group stage with 9 points out of 9, boasting the best defense and collective management in the group. Next, they will face DR Congo in the Round of 16—a clash that promises to be electric as CAN 2025 continues in Morocco.