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Somalia vs Algeria: Are the Fennecs on an easy mission?

Algeria takes on Somalia this Thursday in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a match that seems heavily tilted in favor of the Fennecs. Sitting atop Group G with 19 points, the Fennecs are looking to strengthen their hold on the lead against a Somali side struggling mightily.

Algeria brimming with confidence

The Fennecs have shown impressive consistency. In their last five matches, they've recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, netting 13 goals along the way. In September, they overcame Botswana (3-1) before being held to a goalless draw against Guinea. Players like Riyad Mahrez, Youcef Belaïli, and Amine Gouiri are expected to showcase their talent against a fragile Somali defense.

Somalia in distress

Nothing is going right for the Ocean Stars. Anchored to the bottom of the group with just 1 point from 8 matches, they've suffered 7 defeats and managed only a single draw. Somalia is coming off two heavy losses: 3-0 to Guinea and 2-0 to Uganda. With 10 goals conceded and only 1 scored in their last five outings, the task ahead looks nearly impossible.