Patrick Juillard, Media365, published on Sunday November 17, 2024 at 7:10 p.m.
Already assured of qualification and first place in its group, Algeria outclassed Liberia (5-1) on Sunday in Tizi Ouzou for the sixth and final day of the CAN 2025 qualifiers.
Already qualified, Algeria easily disposed of Liberia (5-1)Sunday in Tizi Ouzou on behalf of the sixth and final day of the CAN 2025 qualifiers. The very first occasion was Algerian. Served by Mahrez, Kendouci struck but the Ceramica midfielder Cleopatra found Koulibaly's right post. The Fennecs were then made surprise on a free kick. Shot from the left, the ball found the head of Toe who saved for Dweh. The powerful recovery from the Viktoria Plzen defender left Guendouz (6th, 0-1) no chance.
Stunned, Vladimir Petkovic's men struggled to react. The solution would come from the feet of Amine Gouiri. Facing Koulibaly, the attacker came up against the Liberian goalkeeper, but the ball managed to Aïssa Mandi. Having become the most capped player in the country's history, the Lille player celebrated this 103rd selection with an equalizing goal (20th, 1-1). Awakened, the hosts increased the pace and managed to double the lead in the process. Gouiri, still him, relied on Boundejah to break through the left axis and served Mahrez. With a well-timed header at the far post, the captain gave his team the advantage (29th, 2-1), bringing his total to 32 goals (in 95 selections).
Bounedjah equals Mahrez, Amoura stands out
Upon returning from the locker room, Bounedjah could have joined Mahrez if his dive, following a quick counter, had not passed slightly above Koulibaly's goal (50th). It was only a postponement: on the surface, the striker from Al-Shamal (Qatar) victoriously took a shot from Gouiri that hit the post (64th, 3-1). Not imperial, the Algerian defense let Gibson get away from him but the attacker did not target his shot (67th).
Having just come into play in place of Mahrez, Amoura showcased his qualities of speed and mobility. Wolfsburg striker served Gouiriwho finally shook the Liberian nets (74th, 4-1), before mark himself the fifth (90th+6, 5-1). The Algerian national team achieved its first victory at the Hocine Aït-Ahmed stadium. In the second meeting of the group, the Togo also finished on a good note by clearly beating Equatorial Guinea (3-0), already qualified.
Results of the 6th day of the CAN 2025 qualifiers:
Group E:
Algeria – Liberia : 5-1
Buts : Mandi (20e), Mahrez (29e), Bounedjah (64e), Gouiri (74e), Amoura (90e+6) – Dweh (6e).
Togo – Equatorial Guinea: 3-0
Buts : Annor (14e, 87e), Denkey (54e).
Final ranking: 1. Algeria, 16 pts. 2. Equatorial Guinea, 8 pts. 3. Togo, 5 pts. 4. Liberia, 4 pts.
