# Algeria national football team recent performances

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> Updated: 2026-10-06T15:55:32.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The Algerian national team defeated Niger 2-1 in a friendly match at the Hocine Aït Ahmed stadium. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Algeria previously secured a 3-1 victory against Zambia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Algeria drew 2-2 in an away match against Burundi. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Brahim Hemdani stated his goal for the match against Niger was to evaluate as many called-up players as possible. (single source)
- Hemdani expressed dissatisfaction with the team's collective performance, particularly during the first half against Niger. (single source)
- Hemdani identified the defensive unit as his top priority for improvement. (single source)
- Adil Bourabaa indicated he does not believe his mid-match injury is serious but requires medical consultation. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: 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.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-and-niger-to-face-off-in-friendly-match-in-tizi-ouzou

### 2026-09-29: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-recovers-to-draw-2-2-against-burundi-in-afcon-qualifier

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