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Arab Cup: Algerian players react after the 2–0 win

Arab Cup 2025 / Algeria 2–0 Iraq: Immediate reactions from Algeria's players

Driven by a masterful collective performance, Algeria’s A’ national team clinched a fully deserved qualification for the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 with a convincing victory over Iraq (2-0). Reduced to ten men as early as the 4th minute, the Iraqis quickly felt the Algerian pressure, which paid off with a powerful header from Mohamed Amine Tougaï just before halftime, followed by a second goal inadvertently scored by Saâd Natiq after the break. This victory, which secures first place in Group D, unleashed the voices of Algeria’s key players, all determined to keep their momentum alive in the tournament.

Houssem Mrezigue, for his part, expressed both gratitude and ambition:

He also made sure to thank his coach:

Adam Ounas, highly active throughout the contest, echoed the same determined tone:

He also warned against any complacency:

Finally, captain Yacine Brahimi praised the squad’s discipline while stressing the need to stay focused:

All these statements reflect a clear ambition: to defend the title with determination and take the Greens as far as possible in this tournament.