Algeria’s flawless run sets the stage for an unlikely AFCON dream: could the title be theirs?
31 December 2025
Algeria’s Perfect Group Stage: A Bold Hinge Point for AFCON 2025
The Greens closed the group stage with a flawless record, sealing a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat and wrapping up Group Five with nine points from three matches.
Algeria’s nine-point haul marks a level of consistency only Nigeria achieved in this edition’s group phase, placing them among the standout teams of the tournament so far.
This is the first time Algeria has completed a perfect group stage in AFCON history, with two previous flawless runs in the competition coming in 1990 when they hosted the event and in 2019 in Egypt.
If this remarkable run were to repeat in the current edition, the title might become a very real possibility for the Desert Foxes, turning the dream into a potential nightmare for others—especially for Morocco on home soil.
Historically, Algeria had achieved perfect group stages only twice before this run, and they used those campaigns to push toward AFCON glory, illustrating how a spotless group phase can set the tone for a deep tournament run.
Should Algeria maintain momentum through the knockout rounds, the narrative writes itself: a nation that already knows how to win big when it matters, chasing a continental crown with confidence and perhaps a little swagger.
Punchline time: if Algeria keeps this up, even the camel caravans will start taking notes—goal numbers so good, even the stadium lights want autographs. And if laughter is allowed to travel with the team, Morocco better brace for a long night, because those Greens aren’t just scoring goals, they’re rewriting headlines with every whistle.
