Summary
Algeria won their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Sudan 3-0. Riyad Mahrez scored two goals, and Algeria played against a team reduced to 10 players after a red card. Algeria showed improvement after struggling in previous tournaments.
Key Facts
- Algeria defeated Sudan 3-0 in their first game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Riyad Mahrez scored two of Algeria's goals.
- The match was played at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
- Sudan had a player, Salaheldin Adil, sent off before halftime.
- Algeria's Ibrahim Maza scored the third goal to seal the victory.
- Zinedine Zidane was present at the match, as his son played in goal for Algeria.
- This win marks a better start for Algeria compared to their early exits in the last two tournaments.
- Sudan has won only once in their last 17 Africa Cup of Nations matches since 1970.
