L’Algérie fait tomber un record historique – Le Jeune Indépendant

The Fennecs marked the spirits as soon as they entered the Chan 2025, crushing Uganda (3-0) on Monday in Kampala. A success that allows them to establish a new record in the history of the African Nations Championship. The Algerian goals were registered by Captain Ayoub Ghazala, Abderrahmane Meziane, and Sofiane Bayazid, authors of a successful collective service.

In attack as in defense, the Greens impressed, confirming their status among the favorites for the title. It has now been 712 consecutive minutes that Algeria has no longer conceded a goal for CHAN. This series of invincibility constitutes an absolute record in the history of the tournament, reveals Cafonline. The last time the Fennecs conceded a goal to the Chan was against Gabon in 2011! They then drew 0-0 against Sudan the same year and cashed in 2022.

At the other end of the field, Abderrahmane Meziane, appointed man of the match, scored his 7th career goal to the Chan, approaching the record for his compatriot Aymen Mahious (9 goals). “I lost a tooth today, but it was worth it,” joked the winger in the mixed zone. Redemption award launched beyond these figures, revenge remains an objective. Unhappy finalists of the last edition at home (defeat on penalties against Senegal in 2022), the Algerians, who remain on 7 consecutive games without defeat at CHAN, intend to let their chance spin this time. “We came with one goal: bringing the trophy home,” said coach Bougherra after the meeting. “The team was disciplined, concentrated, and perfectly executed the plan. It was not easy with the Ugandan audience, but my players showed their calm. With only three participations in the Chan (2011, 2022, 2024), Algeria already has a flattering track record: a semi-final, a final … and now the ambition clearly displayed to win the trophy. “This is only the beginning,” concluded Bougherra. “The real work begins now. »»

The Algerian selection resumes training

The Algerian Football A ‘selection, made up of local players, resumed training at the end of the afternoon on Tuesday, in anticipation of their next meeting against South Africa, scheduled for Mandela Stadium in Kampala (3:00 p.m. on Friday, on behalf of the 2? Day of group phase of the African Nations Championship (Chan 2024), indicates the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) on its official website. This session, organized on land located near their place of residence, saw the workforce split into two groups.

The holders of the day before carried out a recovery session (dissemination), while the replacements and the rest of the group took part in a conventional training session., Underlines the FAF. of its side, Akram Bouras resumed training with a slight individual work with Ballon, while his teammate Lahlou Akhrib continued his specific training program. The goalkeeper Tarik Bousder worked with his teammates under the supervision of the goalkeeper coach, Azzedine Doukha. When the Algerian selection was largely

Imposed before Uganda on the score of 3 to 0, while Guinea had beaten Niger (1-0). South Africa is free from this day. The Algeria with three points occupies the head of group C on a par with Guinea, while Uganda and Niger are last with zero point. The first two of each group qualify for the quarters of final, scheduled for August 22 and 23.

Chiakha “I want to be ready for CAN and World”

The Algerian international striker Amin Chiakha does not allow himself to be destabilized by his low playing time at the start of the season at FC Copenhagen. The young 19-year-old says he should keep the course, with the next major deadlines with the national team: the CAN 2025 in Morocco and the 2026 World Cup, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

“I also prepare for the next deadlines with the national team. The CAN and the World Cup are approaching, and I want to be ready, ”said Chiakha, in an interview with the Danish site Tipsbladet. Despite increased competition in the Danish squad, with the presence of experienced players like Youssoufa Moukoko, Andreas Cornelius or Viktor Claesson, Chiakha does not think of a departure. “I am not looking for a new club. My goal remains clear: to impose myself here in Copenhagen and continue to progress. According to sources close to the club, several teams, both in Denmark and abroad, would have inquired about the situation of the young goalscorer, author of 7 goals and a decisive pass in 971 minutes of play last season, an average of a goal every 107 minutes.

“It was my first season with professionals, and I am satisfied with my beginnings. I know I can do better, and I am ready to prove it, “he concluded.