Algeria-Sudan: Riyad Mahrez’s goal after 80 seconds on a superb backheel from Niçois Boudaoui

It only took him one minute and 20 seconds to enter his African Cup of Nations. Scorer from the first moments of the meeting between Algeria and Sudan, Riyad Mahrez put the Fennecs on velvet. A crucial goal but above all very nice since it is the result of a great collective action also involving Nice’s Hichem Boudaoui and Mohamed Amoura.

After the Algerian defense recovered on a long ball, Boudaoui brought the ball up before transmitting to Baghdad Bounedjah. The Fennecs striker then launched Amoura in depth, who immediately moved inside to reach Boudaoui. Too short to try his luck, the Niçois attempted a subtle backheel which returned to Mahrez’s feet. He finally concluded with a left-footed strike.

A true star of Algeria, the Al Ahli player, notably through Manchester City, is eagerly awaited for this CAN 2025. After two consecutive eliminations in the first round, the Algerians no longer have the right to make mistakes this year. Captain and technical leader of the team, the winger must therefore be the locomotive of the Fennecs, who can count on a dense and experienced squad, with Luca Zidane as reinforcement in the goals.