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.
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.
