The Algerian national team secured an important victory on Sunday evening, December 28, against Burkina Faso, winning 1–0 in the second round of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
The only goal of the match was scored by Riyad Mahrez from a penalty kick in the 22nd minute, giving the Greens the advantage in a closely contested and highly competitive encounter.
Despite Algeria’s relative control of the game, the match remained open to all possibilities due to the strong resistance shown by the Burkina Faso players, leaving the result undecided until the final whistle.
With this victory, their second in a row, the Algerian national team officially secures qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, confirming its strong presence in the continental competition.
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