Match report
Algeria Defeats Equatorial Guinea 3-1 in Africa Cup of Nations
Equatorial Guinea
1–3
FT
Algeria
Dec 31, 2025
Algeria emerged victorious over Equatorial Guinea in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations encounter, triumphing with a 3-1 scoreline. Z. Belaid, F. Chaibi, and I. Maza scored for Algeria, while Nsue managed a consolation goal for Equatorial Guinea. Despite a spirited fightback, Equatorial Guinea could not overturn the early three-goal deficit set by Algeria.
Key Facts
- • Algeria's goals: Z. Belaid (19'), F. Chaibi (25'), I. Maza (32')
- • Equatorial Guinea's goal: Nsue (50')
- • Equatorial Guinea's Iban Salvador and P. Ganet received yellow cards (54', 83')
- • Algeria's A. Hadj Moussa and Z. Belaid received yellow cards (87', 89')
Lineups
Equatorial Guinea
Starting XI
- 1 J. Owono (G)
- 3 M. Anieboh (D)
- 21 E. Orozco (D)
- 16 S. Coco (D)
- 12 C. Ondo (D)
- 5 O. Mascarell (M)
- 8 J. Buyla (M)
- 4 A. Balboa (M)
- 22 P. Ganet (M)
- 26 J. Nabil (M)
- 10 E. Nsue (F)
Substitutes
- 2 N. Senra
- 6 I. Salvador
- 7 J. Machin
- 9 D. Hanza
- 13 A. Embela
- 14 P. Obiang
- 18 P. Ngaah
- 19 L. Asue
- 23 M. Sapunga
- 24 L. Zuniga
- 25 J. Mum
- 27 G. Akogo
- 28 A. Masogo
Algeria
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Mandrea (G)
- 25 R. Belghali (D)
- 5 Z. Belaid (D)
- 4 M. Tougai (D)
- 15 R. Ait Nouri (D)
- 6 R. Zerrouki (M)
- 8 H. Abdelli (M)
- 11 A. Hadj Moussa (M)
- 22 I. Maza (M)
- 17 F. Chaibi (M)
- 12 M. Bakrar (F)
Substitutes
- 2 A. Mandi
- 3 M. Dorval
- 7 R. Mahrez
- 9 B. Bounedjah
- 10 I. Bennacer
- 14 H. Boudaoui
- 16 O. Benbot
- 18 M. Amoura
- 19 A. Zorgane
- 20 Y. Atal
- 21 R. Bensebaini
- 23 L. Zidane
- 24 I. Kebbal
- 27 A. Boulbina
- 28 R. Berkane
Timeline
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19' Algeria Goal · Normal GoalZ. Belaid · Assist: A. Hadj Moussa
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25' Algeria Goal · Normal GoalF. Chaibi · Assist: I. Maza
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32' Algeria Goal · Normal GoalI. Maza · Assist: A. Hadj Moussa
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46' Algeria subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: M. Dorval
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46' Algeria subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Belghali · On: Y. Atal
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50' Equatorial Guinea Goal · Normal GoalNsue · Assist: Álex Balboa
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54' Equatorial Guinea Card · Yellow CardIban Salvador
Foul
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60' Algeria subst · Substitution 3Off: Mohamed Tougai · On: A. Mandi
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61' Algeria subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Maza · On: A. Zorgane
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71' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 3Off: Charles Ondo · On: P. Ngaah
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71' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 4Off: Jannick Buyla · On: G. Akogo
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79' Algeria subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Chaibi · On: I. Kebbal
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83' Equatorial Guinea Card · Yellow CardP. Ganet
Foul
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84' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Coco · On: N. Senra
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87' Algeria Card · Yellow CardA. Hadj Moussa
Off the ball foul
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89' Equatorial Guinea Card · Yellow CardM. Anieboh
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Equatorial Guinea | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 91% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 434 | 532 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 377 | 484 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 13 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Algeria took a commanding lead early on, scoring three goals in the first half: Z. Belaid (19'), F. Chaibi (25'), and I. Maza (32')
- ▸ Equatorial Guinea's Nsue scored a consolation goal in the 50th minute, but could not capitalize on subsequent chances, leaving the score at 3-1