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Mahrez Penalty Sends Algeria Through as Group E Winners at AFCON

The two-time champions halt a streak of group-stage eliminations with a return to the knockouts.

Argelia derrotó a Burkina Fasi con gol de Riyad Mahrez
Karim Mahrez celebra su tercer gol en el torneo y el que le dio la clacificación a octavos a su país. Foto: AP
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Overview

  • Riyad Mahrez converted a 23rd‑minute penalty to beat Burkina Faso 1-0, sealing Algeria’s place in the round of 16 as Group E leaders with six points.
  • The spot kick followed a foul on Rayan Ait Nouri inside the area, as reported in match coverage.
  • Algeria will finish the group against already-eliminated Equatorial Guinea, while Burkina Faso and Sudan play for the second qualifying spot, with Sudan needing a win and Burkina Faso advancing with at least a draw.
  • Mahrez is the tournament’s leading scorer with three goals, according to the reports from the matchday.
  • Elsewhere, Mozambique edged Gabon 3-2 for its first AFCON victory, and Sudan beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 via a Saúl Coco own goal after goalkeeper Monged El Neel briefly collapsed and then continued following treatment.