Algeria recovered from a nightmare start to draw 2-2 with Burundi, remaining unbeaten in Group I.… Show More
Algeria recovered from a nightmare start to secure a 2-2 draw with Burundi, maintaining their unbeaten streak in Group I.
Burundi scored twice in the first 12 minutes, an own goal by Farès Chaïbi after five minutes and a quick follow-up by Jean Girumugisha, putting Algeria on the defensive from the start
The Desert Foxes got back into the game in the 30th minute when Mohamed El Amine Belloumi scored, giving them hope before halftime. However, their momentum was briefly halted when Himad Abdelli left the field injured just before halftime.
Despite the setback, Brahim Hamdani's men continued to press after the restart, and their determination paid off in the 63rd minute when Adil Boulbina scored the equalizer to complete the comeback
