Algiers – Riyad Mahrez, captain of the Algerian national team, has been named Player of the Match following Algeria’s dominant 3-0 victory against Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier. Mahrez’s exceptional performance, highlighted by a brace, secured the win for the Desert Foxes.
Mahrez opened the scoring with a blistering goal in the second minute, marking one of the fastest goals of the tournament. His overall contribution extended beyond the goals, as he orchestrated the Algerian attack and created numerous opportunities for his teammates.
DZWatch has learned that with his two goals against Sudan, Mahrez has now become Algeria’s all-time leading scorer in the Africa Cup of Nations, surpassing the legendary Lakhdar Belloumi. Mahrez boasts an impressive 8 goals in the competition, followed by Belloumi with 6, and Baghdad Bounedjah and Djamel Menad each with 5.
His pivotal role in the match’s outcome led to widespread acclaim from pundits and fans alike, solidifying his selection as the game’s most valuable player. The Algerian team looks forward to building on this positive start as they continue their quest in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
