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Algeria national football team recent performances

Overview

The Algerian national football team has participated in recent competitive and friendly fixtures, characterized by comeback performances after conceding early goals.

In an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, Algeria secured a 2-2 draw against Burundi. After falling behind 2-0 due to an own goal and a clearance error, the team leveled the score through a direct free-kick by Adel Boublina. This was followed by a 3-1 win over Zambia.

In a subsequent friendly match against Niger held in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria achieved a 2-1 comeback victory. After falling behind to an early goal by Konan Ndri, Bachir Belloumi equalized with a free kick and Ramy Bensebaini scored a penalty to secure the win.

Following an undefeated international break under new coach Brahim Hemdani, Algeria has climbed to 28th in the FIFA rankings. On the continental level, the team remains the third-best nation in Africa, trailing Morocco (7th), Senegal (18th), and Egypt (25th).

Despite the positive movement in rankings, Hemdani and players like Ilan Kebbal have expressed mixed feelings. Hemdani previously described first-half performances as ‘unsatisfactory’ and noted that while recent results are encouraging, there is significant work to be done regarding defensive organization and collective cohesion.

Entities

Algeria national football team · Brahim Hemdani · Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium · FIFA · Morocco national football team

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Morocco leads Africa in FIFA rankings as Algeria rises to 28th

    Morocco remains Africa's top-ranked football nation at 7th globally, while Algeria rises to 28th in the FIFA rankings following an undefeated international break under coach Brahim Hemdani.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Algeria recovers to draw 2-2 against Burundi in AFCON qualifier

    Algeria fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 against Burundi in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, featuring an own goal by Farés Chaïbi and a free-kick goal from Adel Boublina.

Sources

afrik-foot.com · akhbarona.com · algeriepatriotique.com · coeurmarseillais.fr · dzballon.com · fameennews.info · footalgerien.com · football.fr · frenchfootballweekly.com · ghanasoccernet.com · lagazettedufennec.com · lebrief.ma · lechodalgerie.dz · lecourrier-dalgerie.com · maghrebactu.com · maroc24.com · nigeriafootball.ng · nnn.ng · planetesport.dz · sge4ever.de

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