Algeria have secured qualification to the next round of the AFCON 2025 competition after defeating Burkina Faso 1–0 in their group-stage clash played on Saturday, December 28, 2025.
The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute, when Riyad Mahrez calmly converted a penalty kick, scoring the only goal of the match and ensuring maximum points for the Desert Foxes.
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Softfootball recalls earlier reporting Nigeria’s qualification for the knockout stage following their thrilling 3–2 victory over Tunisia. With Algeria now through, attention turns to potential knockout pairings.
Nigeria are most likely to face the second-placed team in Group D or Group E, and Burkina Faso currently occupy that position. Burkina Faso are level on three points with Sudan, separated only by goal difference, making them strong contenders to finish second in their group.
Looking ahead, Algeria’s final group match will be against Equatorial Guinea, who currently sit bottom of the table after losing both matches to Burkina Faso and Sudan. The fixture presents Algeria with an opportunity to consolidate top spot and carry momentum into the knockout phase.
