Summary of the match between Algeria and Equatorial Guinea in the African Nations Qualifier (0-0)

The live match between Algeria and Equatorial Guinea is about to begin. This is part of the fifth round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Algeria aims to strengthen its lead in Group Five. They hope to distance themselves from their closest competitors and make a statement ahead of the tournament.

Equatorial Guinea, currently in second place, seeks a win to narrow the gap to two points. They aim to challenge Algeria in the final qualifying round.

Matches between these teams are filled with excitement and tactical battles, highlighting their significance.

Live updates from the match between Algeria and Equatorial Guinea:

D1: The match starts.

D5: Both teams begin quietly.

D10: Ten minutes in, the score is still 0-0.

D17: A foul on Algeria’s Ammoura.

D18: Algeria earns a corner kick, taken by Benrahma, but it is cleared.

D20: Equatorial Guinea attacks from the right, but Algeria’s defense blocks it.

D23: Algeria executes a pass between players.

D25: A strong attack by Riyad Mahrez’s team, but Equatorial Guinea’s defense stops it.

D29: Algeria takes a goal kick.

D30: Play pauses for a water break.

D34: Equatorial Guinea tries to penetrate Algeria’s penalty area but fails.

D38: Equatorial Guinea moves the ball through Algeria’s players.

D41: A foul by Equatorial Guinea on Riyad Mahrez.

D43: A dangerous cross from Mahrez to Benrahma is saved by the goalie.

D45: Equatorial Guinea has a scoring chance, but Algeria’s goalkeeper saves it.

D48: The first half ends 0-0.

Start of the second half

D48: An attack from Equatorial Guinea, but Algeria’s goalkeeper gets sent off.

D50: Algeria takes a throw-in.

D51: The ball goes through the legs of Algerian players.

D55: Ball exchanged among Algeria’s defenders.

D61: A foul against Equatorial Guinea.

D63: Free kick awarded to Equatorial Guinea.

D67: The match stops for treatment of an injured Guinea player.

D70: Benrahma is substituted; Baghdad Bunedjah enters.

D75: Half an hour into the second half, still 0-0.

D80: Guinea earns a corner kick.

D85: Five minutes remaining; the score is still tied at 0-0.

D90: Four minutes of stoppage time announced.

The match concludes in a goalless draw.

Match Details

This match is scheduled for Thursday at 3 PM Cairo time and 4 PM Saudi Arabia time. Matches in Equatorial Guinea usually draw large crowds, adding pressure on the visiting team.

Broadcasting Information

The match will be broadcasted on the beIN Sports network in the Middle East and North Africa. Hafid Draghi will commentate for Algeria’s matches. “Al-Masri Al-Youm” will provide live updates, stats, and highlights from the game.

Algeria’s Group Standing

Here are the standings for Algeria in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: