Algeria – Sudan: a start everyone expected, under pressure 
Algeria and Sudan meet on Wednesday in Rabat for a game that already carries weight in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations. Two former winners, two very different recent stories. For the Fennecs, false starts are a luxury they can’t afford anymore.
Algeria: finally close the chapter of disappointments 
Since the 2019 triumph, Algeria have been stuck in neutral at AFCON. Six years without a single win in the finals, two straight group-stage exits, and a constant feeling of missed appointments. A brutal contrast with the momentum that once took the Fennecs to the top in Cairo.
The odd thing: outside tournaments, Algeria wins. A lot. They sailed through AFCON qualifying unbeaten, scoring freely. Same story in World Cup qualifying — Vladimir Petkovic’s men piled on goals, with Mohamed Amoura emerging as a real threat.
On paper, this squad has what it takes to go deep. Experience, big-game habit, and some fresh legs. Now they need to turn that qualifying dominance into results when the competition actually matters.
Sudan: a gritty qualification, playing in a messy context 
Sudan are back at AFCON after missing the last edition. Remarkable given the background. Political instability and having to play away from home have been constant headaches. The Falcons of Jediane have dealt with more than just tactics.
Under James Kwesi Appiah, they advanced quietly and with grit. They stood up to Ghana twice in qualifying and earned their spot the hard way — no margin, but no surrender.
At AFCON, Sudan haven’t won in ages. Their last victory dates to 2012. It’s a heavy stat. Still, it doesn’t tell the whole story. This is a collective side. Goals are shared. They’re not hostage to one star.
Squads: experience versus cohesion
Algeria lean on an experienced core. Mahrez and Bounedjah, both in their thirties, shepherd a younger generation led by Amoura, now indispensable in attack. Around them are players used to top-level pressure, the sort who know how to handle a big opener.
Sudan’s squad is mostly local-based, with a few expatriates to beef things up. Mohamed Abdelrahman is the main offensive reference, but the team doesn’t live or die by him. That’s useful in a game where emotions will matter.
Probable line-ups
Algeria : Zidane – Belghali, Mandi, Belaid, Ait-Nouri – Bennacer, Zerrouki – Mahrez, Moussa, Aouar – Bounedjah
Sudan : Abooja – Awad, Ering, Karshoum, Tabanja – Mozamil, Taifour, Khdir, Raouf – Mano, Abdelrahman
What to take away
- Algeria have suffered two early AFCON exits in a row.
- Sudan return amid serious off-field complications.
- The Fennecs arrive with strong attacking momentum.
- One slip from Algeria and the doubts resurface instantly.
Football Tip Algeria vs Sudan
Algeria to win by at least two goals
The gap in quality, experience and depth looks too big. Against a brave but limited opponent, Algeria should win comfortably and finally end their AFCON drought.
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