Algeria closed out the Africa Cup of Nations group stage with a flawless record after defeating Equatorial Guinea today, following a 3-0 victory against Sudan and a 1-0 victory against Burkina Faso , something they had not managed since their title-winning run in 2019.
A controlled but sometimes ruthless 3-1 victory over an already-eliminated Equatorial Guinea confirmed the top spot and sent a clear message.
Softfootball understands that with qualification already in the bag , Vladimir Petkovic shuffled his team, handing chances to several squad players. Still, Algeria started with real intent.
