Riyad Mahrez scored a first-half penalty as Algeria sealed qualification for the knockout rounds of the 2025 AFCON with a 1–0 victory

Controversy reigned after Burkina Faso's 1-0 defeat to Algeria, with Bertrand Traore accusing referee Daniel Laryea of bias, sparking debate online.

Algeria hope to use the familiarity of Morocco's climate to land a third Africa Cup of Nations title, midfielder Fares Chaibi said despite his dismay that the upcoming tournament was not being held in the summer.

The decisive moment arrived in the 23rd minute after Burkina Faso’s Ismahila Ouedraogo was penalised for a foul in the box following a VAR review. Mahrez stepped up and sent goalkeeper Hervé Koffi the wrong way,

Four Bayer 04 players are in action at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations being played in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January 2026: Eliesse Ben Seghir for the hosts, Edmond Tapsoba with Burkina Faso,

The decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years is a positive step by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that will give the tournament greater value, Algeria defender Aissa Mandi has said.

Algeria became the latest country to qualify for the last 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes defeated Burkina Faso 1–0 in a

Algeria are off to a lighting-fast start to their AFCON campaign with Riyad Mahrez scoring less than 90 seconds into their tournament opener against Sudan. It is the 34-year-old's seventh career goal in the Africa Cup of Nations.