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This is a very important clash, as it is the first meeting between the two teams in the finals Africa Cup of NationsThis gives it a unique character and makes it open to all things.
A history of conflict
The two teams have met eight times outside of the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, either in friendly matches or other Arab and continental competitions.
The national teams of Sudan and Algeria met twice in 2025. In August, the quarter-finals of the Total Energies African Nations Championship between them ended in 1-1, and Algeria won on penalties 4-1. They then met again on 3 December in the FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, with the match ending goalless at the Al Rayyan Stadium.
The rest is steeped in history The Algerian national team Who won 4 matches, while 4 matches ended in a draw.
Although the history of Algeria, it has proven Sudan In recent years, it has been able to have a lot of competition, which makes the game more competitive.
Algeria’s ambitions: to restore the light of the continent
The Desert Warriors enter the continental tournament with a clear desire to regain their continental status, after back-to-back defeats in the previous two rounds of the tournament.
The Algerian national team relies on collective talent and skill, led by several professional athletes, to put its mind to achieving a strong start that restores confidence and confirms its ability to compete in the competition that it has won twice in its history (1990 and 2019).
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said at a press conference in Rabat, “We can’t look back. This is a new tournament with a new attitude. I asked the players not to think about yesterday, because the most important thing is what the team offers today. The team is preparing to start the journey with confidence, positivity and calmness.”
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On the other hand, the Jedi Falcons, who are returning to the finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time since 2021, are entering the game with a tough spirit and a desire to prove themselves, based on the notable development of collective action in recent times.
The Sudanese team, who won their only title in the competition in 1970 at home, will be looking for a good result against one of the continent’s top players, which could open the door to a qualification race and give them a boost on their journey to the competition.
The coach of the Sudan team Kwasi Appiah emphasized the difficulties of the Algerian game. He said in a press conference before the debate: “Algeria is coming back The best teams in Africa And the world, and it has a famous group of talented and experienced players. We studied their team and we know that the game will be difficult, but we are confident in our ability. “
