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Mahrez double sets Algeria off to winning AFCON 2025 start against Sudan

December 24, 2025

Algeria kicked off their AFCON 2025 campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory against 10-man Sudan, thanks to a brace from captain Riyad Mahrez. Mahrez opened the scoring just 82 seconds into the match and added another goal in the second half, while Ibrahim Maza sealed the win late in the game.

Mahrez double sets Algeria off to winning AFCON 2025 start against Sudan

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Key Highlights

Riyad Mahrez scored two goals for Algeria in their AFCON 2025 opener.
Algeria defeated Sudan 3-0 in Rabat, Morocco.
Sudan played with 10 men after Salah Adel was sent off.
The match had an attendance of 16,115 spectators.
Algeria aims to improve after failing to progress past the group stage in the last two editions.

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Mahrez double sets Algeria off to winning AFCON 2025 start against Sudan

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