Algeria Clinches a Perfect AFCON Run as Anis Haj Moussa Steals the Show
31 December 2025
Match overview
Algeria finished the Africa Cup of Nations group stage with a 3-1 victory against Equatorial Guinea at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, sealing maximum points from the group.
Man of the Match and key moments
Anis Haj Moussa was named Man of the Match by the CAF for a vibrant, influential display, delivering two decisive passes and orchestrating the attack. He assisted Zinedine Belaid in the 19th minute and Ibrahim Maza in the 32nd minute.
Ibrahim Maza notched a goal and also provided an assist as he impressed before being withdrawn in the 61st minute for Adam Zarqan, entering the history books for a standout performance.
Algeria finished the group stage with a perfect record, opening the door to the knockout rounds with a 3-1 win over Equatorial Guinea at the Moroccan venue.
The young Algerian Ibrahim Maza further shone, contributing a goal and an assist to complement the team’s strong display.
Punchline 1: Anis Haj Moussa’s finishing is so precise that even the net filed a compliment to his aim. Punchline 2: If scoring were a sniper’s craft, Algeria just demonstrated a flawless drill—target locked, boom, goal after goal.
