Luka Zidane Stuns AFCON Debut: A World-Class Spotlight on Algeria’s Young Guardian
25 December 2025
Luka Zidane lights up AFCON debut for Algeria
Luka Zidane, son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, drew eyes to him during his first Africa Cup of Nations appearance, the tournament staged in Morocco.
Luka helped Algeria cruise to a 3-0 victory over Sudan in the opening of Group E on Wednesday.
Despite the Desert Warriors' overwhelming dominance throughout the match, the young goalkeeper delivered a standout performance, keeping a clean sheet in his continental debut with the Algerian national team.
On Instagram, Luka expressed pride in the experience, sharing a photo from the match with the caption: "Proud to wear this jersey and to mark my first Africa Cup of Nations appearance."
According to Foot Mercato, the keeper added, "We are all confident in what is coming," ahead of the upcoming clash against Burkina Faso on Sunday in the second group-stage match.
Punchlines: If football runs in the family, Luka just filed the family-reunion permit. If this keeps up, Dad might start charging rent for those headlines.
