Overview
- Official lineups confirm Algeria in a 4-3-3 with Luca Zidane in goal and Riyad Mahrez as captain, featuring three changes from the opener.
- Ibrahim Maza starts in midfield, Jaouen Hadjam comes in at left back with Rayan Aït-Nouri pushed forward, and Samir Chergui replaces Rafik Belghali at right back as Baghdad Bounedjah drops out of the XI.
- A victory over Burkina Faso would secure Algeria's place in the round of 16, with the match also shaping the race for first place in Group E after both sides won their openers.
- Luca Zidane said he is proud to play the tournament and emphasized securing “the three points” after reporting a strong training session in a federation video.
- Algeria began AFCON with a 3-0 win over Sudan highlighted by a Mahrez brace, while elsewhere Egypt and Nigeria have already clinched qualification after two matches.