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Algeria gears up to face DRC in AFCON round of 16

Eric Jabulani January 5, 2026

AFCON As Algeria gears up for a high-stakes Round of 16 encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, the team’s captain says he is taking a disciplined approach. Riyad Mahrez acknowledged the skill of DR Congo, referring to them as a

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Uganda coach Byekwaso admits pressure and anxiety cost against Algeria

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso admitted his side buckled under pressure as they fell to a humbling 3–0 defeat to Algeria in front of their home fans in the opening Group C match of the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024. The Cranes were outclassed from the outset, conceding three goals and struggling to cope with Algeria’s sharp […]

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Algeria outclass hosts Uganda in CHAN 2024 opener

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

Algeria Algeria made a commanding start to their TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 campaign with a clinical 3-0 victory over co-hosts Uganda at a packed Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Monday evening. Goals from Ayoub Ghezala, Abderrahmane Meziane and Soufiane Bayazid sealed the win for the North African giants, who […]