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Saudi Arabia - Algeria: A powerful statement ahead of AFCON

Saudi Arabia 0 – Algeria 2: The Greens send a powerful message one month before the AFCON

Despite being depleted by six major absences, Algeria still imposed their will in Jeddah. With a commanding 2–0 victory over Hervé Renard's Saudi Arabia, Vladimir Petković's men delivered a rock-solid performance at the perfect time—just a month before the kickoff of AFCON 2025.

A reshuffled squad, but perfectly disciplined

Missing Ramy Bensebaïni, Hicham Boudaoui, Mohamed Amoura, and Luca Zidane, the Bosnian coach was forced to rework his starting eleven… but without losing the team’s soul. After a cautious first half, the Fennecs took control thanks to superior technical mastery and a much more compact formation.Anis Hadj Moussa, dazzling on his flank, turned the match on its head: he won a penalty converted by Riyad Mahrez in the 75th minute, then played a key role in the second goal, finished off by Rayan Belghali ten minutes later.

A strong signal sent before AFCON 2025

Against a Saudi side preparing for the World Cup and always tough to handle at home, Algeria displayed exemplary collective discipline, anchored by Bennacer and Zerrouki in midfield.Two matches, two wins in Jeddah: 3–1 over Zimbabwe and now 2–0 against Saudi Arabia.The Greens leave the Arabian Peninsula with confidence—and a clear message: they’ll be ready for the continental showdown.