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Mahrez scores again as Algeria book place in AFCON last 16 after 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso

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Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez shoots and scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Africa Cup of Nations Group E vs Burkino Faso at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 28, 2025. [Paul ELLIS / AFP]

Algeria have booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 after edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in a hard-fought Group E encounter on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Captain Riyad Mahrez proved decisive midway through the first half, calmly converting a penalty at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat before Algeria dug in to see off a spirited Burkina Faso side in a bruising contest.

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