Algeria underlined their status as one of the standout teams of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by easing to a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea, completing the group stage with a flawless record, Afrosport reports.
Even with several changes to the starting line-up, Algeria were dominant from the opening exchanges and effectively settled the contest inside the first half hour, showcasing their depth and attacking efficiency.
The breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute when Hadj Moussa’s inswinging corner was met by Zineddine Belaid, who powered a header beyond goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
Algeria barely allowed their opponents time to regroup and doubled their advantage seven minutes later, Fares Chaibi finishing confidently after sustained pressure around the penalty area.
Equatorial Guinea struggled to stem the tide as Algeria continued to dictate the tempo. The third goal arrived in the 32nd minute, once again with Hadj Moussa at the heart of the move, supplying Ibrahim Maza to strike decisively and leave Les Fennecs firmly in control by the interval.
Emilio Nsue reduced the deficit for Equatorial Guinea five minutes into the second half but Algeria were able to maintain control for the remainder of the game.
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The result sealed top spot in Group E for Algeria, who finished with maximum points while, for Equatorial Guinea, the defeat confirmed a disappointing tournament, ending the group stage without a point after three matches.
