Clinical finishing. Total control. A statement win from the Fennec Foxes.
Rabat, Morocco. Algeria delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, dismantling Sudan 3–0 in a match defined by precision, patience, and power. From the first whistle, the Fennecs imposed their authority, blending tempo with tactical discipline to secure a deserved win.
Algeria’s intent was clear early on. Crisp passing and intelligent movement stretched Sudan’s back line, forcing errors. The breakthrough arrived midway through the half when Riyad Mahrez cut inside from the right and curled a measured left-footed strike beyond the goalkeeper, finding the far corner to make it 1–0.
Sudan briefly threatened on the counter, but a rare opening was wasted when their striker dragged a low shot wide after beating the offside trap. Algeria responded by tightening their grip, with Ismaël Bennacer dictating play and recycling possession expertly.
Algeria doubled their lead shortly after the restart. A sweeping move down the left ended with a pinpoint cross, met by Baghdad Bounedjah, who powered a header into the net for 2–0. The goal drained belief from Sudan, who struggled to cope with Algeria’s relentless pressing.
Chances continued to flow. Mahrez came close to adding another, rattling the post with a dipping free kick, while Bennacer forced a sharp save from distance. Sudan’s best opportunity of the half fell to a late runner at the edge of the box, but his effort sailed over under pressure.
The contest was put beyond doubt in the closing stages when substitute Amine Gouiri capitalized on a defensive lapse, calmly slotting home from close range to complete the 3–0 scoreline.Algeria’s performance was a blend of flair and control—defensively solid, incisive in attack, and utterly convincing. For Sudan, missed chances and lapses in concentration proved costly. For Algeria, this was a statement win that sends a clear message to the rest of Africa: the Fennecs have arrived, focused and formidable.