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Algeria Seek Redemption After AFCON Collapse
The years since Algeria national football team lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 2019 have been deeply frustrating. For a nation with proud footballing traditions, recent AFCON history has been brutal.
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The contrast has been especially painful as neighboring Morocco national football team rose to continental dominance, making history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup by reaching the semifinals and climbing to 11th in the FIFA rankings.
A Must-Win Opening Against Sudan
Algeria’s struggles peaked in the last two AFCON editions, where they finished bottom of their group both times, failing to win a single match. Wednesday’s opener against Sudan national football team, live on beIN SPORTS, offers a chance to finally turn the page.
Victory would mark Algeria’s first AFCON finals win since 2019, restoring belief to a fanbase desperate for signs of recovery.
Signs of a Revival in the Squad
Encouragingly, Algeria’s comfortable qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suggests momentum may be returning. The squad still includes captain Riyad Mahrez, whose experience remains vital.
Alongside him are fresh faces providing renewed energy, including Rayan Aït-Nouri of Manchester City and emerging talent Ilan Kebbal of Paris FC, who has already scored six Ligue 1 goals this season.
Sudan Play for More Than Points
For Sudan, AFCON carries meaning beyond results. Head coach James Kwesi Appiah has emphasized the emotional weight his players carry into the tournament.
“Once we are here and wearing the Sudan jersey,” Appiah said at Tuesday’s press conference, “we make sure we make every Sudanese happy and proud to be Sudanese.” Against that backdrop, Sudan arrive motivated by purpose as much as competition.
Match Info
🗓️ Wednesday, December 24
⏰ 9:50 AM ET / 6:50 AM PT
⚽ Algeria vs. Sudan
📺 LIVE on beIN SPORTS
