November 18, (THEWILL) – Algeria registered an impressive 5-1 victory against Liberia in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium. The match marked a significant moment for Algerian football, with the national team maintaining their unbeaten status in Group E.
The contest began with an unexpected turn when Liberia’s Samson Dweh found the net in the sixth minute. However, Algeria’s response proved swift and decisive, with Aissa Mandi equalising in the 20th minute, followed by Riyad Mahrez putting his team ahead with a well-placed header before the half-hour mark.
The second half witnessed Algeria strengthen their dominance through Baghdad Bounedjah’s 64th-minute strike. Amine Gouiri added to the scoreline in the 74th minute, while Mohamed Amoura completed the comprehensive victory with a goal in stoppage time, bringing the final score to 5-1.
Vladimir Petkovic’s squad entered the match following a goalless draw against Equatorial Guinea on Thursday, which had ended their perfect qualifying record. Nevertheless, this commanding performance reinforced their position as the ultimate side in the group.
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