Algeria Clinches Group Top, Now Eyeing a fiery AFCON Round of 16 Clash
29 December 2025
Round of 16 outlook
The Greens clinched the top spot in AFCON Group E after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 on Sunday.
Algeria advances to the Round of 16 in AFCON 2025. They finish the group with six points, before the final match against Equatorial Guinea.
According to the draw, Algeria will face the runner-up of Group D, which includes Senegal, DR Congo, Benin and Botswana.
Group D standings after two games: Senegal lead with four points, DR Congo second on the same points, Benin third with three points, Botswana fourth on zero.
Senegal vs Benin and DR Congo vs Botswana take place tomorrow in the final round of Group D.
Final thoughts ahead of the knockouts
The last round of group games will decide Algeria's potential paths through the knockout stage and the opponents they might meet.
Stay tuned for the knockout phase as Algeria eyes a deep run.
Punchline: If Algeria keeps this up, even the calendars will schedule a parade for the knockout rounds. Yes, even the clock is starting to believe in this defense.
Punchline: Their defense is so tight that even their snacks get cleared by the backline before the ball arrives. Sniper-level organization, folks.
