Algiers, December 28, 2025 – The Algerian national team, ‘Les Verts’ (The Greens), are set to face Burkina Faso today in a pivotal Group Stage match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 local time.
Algeria enters the match seeking a second consecutive victory, which would secure their qualification for the next round of the prestigious tournament. However, the task at hand is far from simple. Burkina Faso, known as ‘Les Étalons’ (The Stallions), have consistently proven to be a formidable opponent, posing significant challenges to the Algerian squad in past encounters.
Following a dominant 3-0 victory against Sudan in their opening match, ‘Les Fennecs’ (The Desert Foxes) now face a true test of their mettle. This match against Burkina Faso holds immense importance in the race for qualification and the pursuit of the top spot in Group E.
This encounter is expected to be markedly different from the previous one. Burkina Faso has emerged as one of the most improved African teams in recent years, characterized by their physical strength, tactical discipline, and rapid transitions from defense to attack. Their squad boasts several players plying their trade in top European leagues.
National team coach Vladimir Petković is anticipated to make some adjustments to the starting lineup that featured in the match against Sudan.
Analysts predict that Petković might give a starting opportunity to rising star Ibrahim Maze, while also considering the inclusion of Hejam in place of Ait Nouri. The outcome of this match will be crucial in determining Algeria’s path in the remainder of the AFCON 2025 tournament. DZWatch will provide live updates and post-match analysis.
