The Algerians were led to victory by the nation’s icon, i.e. their most prominent player, Riyad Mahrez (34), Al-Ahli winger, who in a successful career won five Premier League titles – one with Leicester (2015/2016), and four with Manchester City between the 2018/2019 seasons. and 2022/2023.
Mahrez already scored in the second minute to take the lead with an assist from Hicham Boudaoui, and in the 61st minute he doubled the advantage after a nice pass to the “outside” by Mohamed Amoura. With those goals, Mahrez broke Algeria’s record, becoming the best representative scorer in the African Cup of Nations with a total of eight goals, Sportske novosti reports.
“Dot on i” was made by Ibrahim Maza in the 85th minute assisted by Baghdad Bounedjah. The Algerians’ job was made much easier by Salaheldin Adil, the midfielder of Sudan who earned the first yellow card in the 14th minute, and the second in the 39th minute.
(Vijesti.ba)
