AFCON 2025 | Results
Results
| Team | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Goals | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 1 | 0 | 1 | Win |
| Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | Loss |
Algeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Burkina Faso in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
Riyad Mahrez was on target as the Desert Foxes secured a ticket into the knockout stages with a game to spare.
The centre referee, Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea, pointed at the spot after Ismahila Ouedrago made a foul in the dangerous area.
Riyad Mahrez stepped up to the 12-yard mark and fired the ball into the back of the net, leaving the goalkeeper Herve Koffi helpless in the 23rd minute.
Georgi Minoungou found himself unmarked in the area but his final effort went slightly wide of the frame in the 62nd minute.
Goalkeeper Herve Koffi pulled off a stunning save to deny Ibrahim Maza, who created space in the area but the final effort was dealt with.
Georgi Minoungou danced past the marker in the area but was unlucky watching his effort fly past the crossbar in the 80th minute.
In the added time, Edmond Tapsoba latched on a great delivery in the area but his effort went slightly wide of the frame.