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Algeria – Sudan: Madjid Bougherra's verdict after the 0-0 draw

Arab Cup 2025 / Algeria 0 - Sudan 0: Madjid Bougherra defuses the bomb

Madjid Bougherra attempted to defuse the frustration that followed Algeria's goalless draw with Sudan (0-0) in their opening match of the 2025 Arab Cup. Speaking at the press conference, the head coach emphasized the inherent difficulty of tournament openers and chose to view the result as a starting point rather than a misstep.

The coach also broke down the flow of a contest that could have swung in the first half.

while also praising the quality of a Sudanese side that surprised with their attacking intent. That bold approach, in his view, "created gaps in their defense"—but the Greens failed to exploit them.

The turning point of the match, however, was the sending-off of Adam Ounas just before the break.

though he refused to single out any of his players for blame. In conclusion, he chose to focus on the positives: