Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 45': Mohamed Madani (Algeria) Substitution at 45'
- 66': Luis Enrique Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Mohamed Madani (Algeria) Yellow Card at 67'
- 70': Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) Yellow Card at 70'
- 70': Yassine Benzia (Algeria) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Ahmed Kendouci (Algeria) Substitution at 70'
- 74': Dorian Hanza (Equatorial Guinea) Substitution at 74'
- 76': Amine Gouiri (Algeria) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Jordan Gutiérrez Nsang (Equatorial Guinea) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Federico Bikoro (Equatorial Guinea) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Pablo Ganet (Equatorial Guinea) Substitution at 84'
- 89': Amin Chiakha (Algeria) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+4': Dorian Hanza (Equatorial Guinea) Yellow Card at 94'
- 90'+4': Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) Yellow Card at 94'
Statistics
ALG |
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 52.2 | Possession | 47.8 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.8 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Nuevo Estadio de Malabo
Location: Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congo DR | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Sierra Leone | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Equatorial Guinea (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Owono (GK) |
| 21 | Esteban Obiang |
| 3 | Marvin Anieboh |
| 11 | Basilio Ndong |
| 15 | Carlos Akapo |
| 7 | José Machín |
| 5 | Omar Mascarell |
| 14 | Pedro Obiang |
| 19 | Luis Nlavo |
| 17 | Josete Miranda |
| 8 | Jannick Buyla |
Algeria (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Alexandre Oukidja (GK) |
| 4 | Mohamed Amine Tougai |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini |
| 2 | Aïssa Mandi |
| 10 | Saïd Benrahma |
| 19 | Adem Zorgane |
| 6 | Ramiz Zerrouki |
| 15 | Rayan Aït-Nouri |
| 3 | Mohamed Farsi |
| 18 | Mohamed Amoura |
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez |
AFCON Qualifying News
A second half brace from substitute Tolu Arokodare, who scored twice in eight second-half minutes helped the Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo on Friday.
After three wins in the first three games, Pitso Mosimane suffered a setback in a 2-2 draw against Kenya, which laid bare the importance of MLS trio Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Despite a stunning Relebohile Mofokeng strike, Benni McCarthy's Kenya snatched a 2-2 draw against Bafana Bafana at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday.
South Africa's all-time men's record goalscorer, Benni McCarthy, will lead his Kenya side to the Orlando Amstel Arena for Friday's African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying resumes this week, with potentially decisive double-headers awaiting several continental giants, including Nigeria and South Africa.
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