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Algeria – AFCON: 20 appearances, two titles

Algeria: a look back at 20 AFCON appearances

On the eve of a new continental campaign, Algeria's history in the Africa Cup of Nations is a tale of contrasts, marked by glorious peaks and recurring heartbreaks. Since their first appearance in 1968, the Fennecs have forged a rich path, defined by consistent presence and the ability to bounce back after setbacks.

In total, Algeria has participated in 20 editions of AFCON, with the following results:– 1968 (Ethiopia): group stage– 1980 (Nigeria): final– 1982 (Libya): fourth place– 1984 (Ivory Coast): third place– 1986 (Egypt): group stage– 1988 (Morocco): third place– 1990 (Algeria): winners– 1992 (Senegal): group stage– 1996 (South Africa): quarter-finals– 1998 (Burkina Faso): quarter-finals– 2000 (Ghana/Nigeria): quarter-finals– 2002 (Mali): group stage– 2004 (Tunisia): quarter-finals– 2006 (Egypt): group stage– 2010 (Angola): fourth place– 2013 (South Africa): group stage– 2015 (Equatorial Guinea): quarter-finals– 2017 (Gabon): group stage– 2019 (Egypt): winners– 2021 (Cameroon) and 2023 (Ivory Coast): group stage

Twice crowned African champions in 1990 and 2019, Algeria heads into AFCON 2025 with a moral imperative to break the disappointing recent trend and reclaim its standing on the continental stage.