In Europe, the League of Nations is launched. In Asia, the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begin. And in Africa, the qualifiers for the 2025 CAN are underway during this international break. Placed in Group E, Algeria hosted Equatorial Guinea (2-0). A tougher match than expected for Vladimir Petkovic’s troops. The Fennecs nevertheless obtained a penalty in the 24th minute but Riyad Mahrez sent his attempt over the goal guarded by Jesus Owono.
Aouar and Gouiri score
We will have to wait until the end of the match to see Saïd Benrahma’s teammates find the fault. After a shot from Mahrez was pushed back by Owono, Houssem Aouar threw himself to place a winning header (70th). Amine Gouiri gave more allure to this success in added time (95th). The Algerians are now expected next Tuesday in Liberia (6 p.m.).
Tunisia also won (1-0) this Thursday but even more painfully. Against a well-organized Madagascar team around Auxerre’s Rayan Raveloson in the middle and Thomas Fontaine in defense, the Carthage Eagles struggled for a long time against the Girondins de Bordeaux goalkeeper, Sonny Laiton, who made several saves. But the latter could do nothing when Ferjani Sassi headed wide in the 98th minute. Placed in Group A, Tunisia will travel to Gambia on Sunday (6 p.m.)
- RMC Sport
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