Algeria

Algeria

2026 Fixtures

ARG
FIFA World Cup
ALG
ALG
0 - 2 Africa Cup of Nations
NGA
ALG
1 - 0 Africa Cup of Nations
COD
AFCON fallout -- 10 unanswered questions after enthralling Nations Cup; did Diaz mean it? Where next for Chelle? AFCON fallout -- 10 unanswered questions after enthralling Nations Cup; did Diaz mean it? Where next for Chelle?

An engrossing month of African football came to a conclusion on Sunday in a final that was both horrendous and spellbinding.

Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament -- Calvin Bassey, Sadio Mane influential Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament -- Calvin Bassey, Sadio Mane influential

We look back over a compelling month of AFCON football and pick our tournament dream team.

Collection Collection

Algeria's Luca Zidane gets 2-match AFCON ban but cleared for WC Algeria's Luca Zidane gets 2-match AFCON ban but cleared for WC

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane was banned for two games Wednesday for on-field clashes after his team's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, but he should not miss facing Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup.

Riyad Mahrez bids adieu to AFCON -- why doesn't he get Sadio Mane-Mohamed Salah level love? Riyad Mahrez bids adieu to AFCON -- why doesn't he get Sadio Mane-Mohamed Salah level love?

This was the final AFCON outing for Riyad Mahrez, one of the finest African players of this -- or any -- generation, and a superstar whose legacy probably doesn't get the attention it deserves.

Carabao Cup: Man City's Rayan Aït-Nouri could return vs. Newcastle Carabao Cup: Man City's Rayan Aït-Nouri could return vs. Newcastle

Rayan Aït-Nouri could return for Manchester City in their Carabao Cup semifinal first leg at Newcastle on Tuesday.

Colin Udoh: This is the best Nigeria team I've seen! Colin Udoh: This is the best Nigeria team I've seen!

Colin Udoh reacts to Nigerian's excellent display vs. Algeria in the quarterfinals of AFCON.

Ajayi backs Super Eagles to rise above Morocco home atmosphere Ajayi backs Super Eagles to rise above Morocco home atmosphere

Semi Ajayi says Nigeria are ready for both Morocco and the pressure of playing in a hostile home atmosphere.

Nigeria overcome chaotic build-up to beat Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal Nigeria overcome chaotic build-up to beat Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal

The Super Eagles bulldozed their way past Algeria, winning 2-0 on the back of goals by Victor Osimhen and strike partner Akor Adams.

Victor Osimhen: Rashidi Yekini will still be Nigeria's greatest striker Victor Osimhen: Rashidi Yekini will still be Nigeria's greatest striker

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen believes Rashidi Yekini is still the countries greatest ever striker as he aims to break his national goal scoring record.

Éric Chelle: I'm so proud of my players Éric Chelle: I'm so proud of my players

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle believes his side deserve their place in the AFCON semi-finals after beating Algeria 2-0.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Riyad Mahrez 3 4 0
22 Ibrahim Maza 2 5 1
17 Farès Chaïbi 1 5 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
11 Anis Hadj Mous.. 2 4 0
22 Ibrahim Maza 1 5 2
14 Hicham Boudaou.. 1 4 0