Rabat, Dec 24, 2025 (AFP) - Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan

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2025-12-24

Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Mahrez got the opener after just 82 seconds to the delight of the Algerian fans who made up the vast majority of the 16,115 crowd at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The former Manchester City winger, now with Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia, got his and his team's second goal just......

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