Algeria vs Zambia, 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Algeria
  • 2': Jaouen Hadjam
  • 67': Ibrahim Maza
  • 74': Anis Hadj Moussa
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3 - 1
Zambia
  • 57': Fashion Sakala

About

Algeria are hosting Zambia at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium, Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Match Commentary

  • 2': Jaouen Hadjam (Algeria) Goal at 2'
  • 20': Amin Chiakha (Algeria) Substitution at 20'
  • 45': David Simukonda (Zambia) Substitution at 45'
  • 49': Joseph Liteta (Zambia) Yellow Card at 49'
  • 57': Fashion Sakala (Zambia) Goal at 57'
  • 67': Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) Goal at 67'
  • 68': Ghamphani Lungu (Zambia) Substitution at 68'
  • 68': Owen Tembo (Zambia) Substitution at 68'
  • 68': Lameck Banda (Zambia) Substitution at 68'
  • 71': Himad Abdelli (Algeria) Substitution at 71'
  • 71': Adil Boulbina (Algeria) Substitution at 71'
  • 71': Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) Substitution at 71'
  • 74': Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) Goal at 74'
  • 77': Chanka Zimba (Zambia) Substitution at 77'
  • 82': Owen Tembo (Zambia) Yellow Card at 82'
  • 89': Achraf Abada (Algeria) Substitution at 89'
  • 89': Fashion Sakala (Zambia) Yellow Card at 89'

Statistics

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18 Fouls 13
3 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
3 Offsides 4
4 Corner Kicks 6
3 Saves 1
32.5 Possession 67.5
12 SHOTS 21
2 ON GOAL 6
0.2 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
196 Accurate Passes 491
249 Passes 546
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
0 Accurate Crosses 0
0 Crosses 0
0.0 Cross % 0.0
0 Long Balls 0
0 Accurate Long Balls 0
0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
2 Blocked Shots 4
6 Effective Tackles 11
9 Tackles 15
0.7 Tackle % 0.7
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
23 Clearances 18

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium
Location: Tizi Ouzou, Algeria

AFCON Qualifying Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Algeria 2 +2 4
2 Zambia 2 0 3
3 Togo 2 -1 3
4 Burundi 2 -1 1
Full Standings

Line-Ups

ALG Algeria (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Melvin Mastil (GK)
21 Ramy Bensebaini
2 Samir Chergui
13 Jaouen Hadjam
19 Saâdi Redouani
6 Adem Zorgane
30 Ibrahim Maza
10 Farès Chaïbi
9 Amine Gouiri
11 Mohamed Amoura
20 Mohamed Belloumi
Algeria Substitutes:
Rayan Aït-Nouri, Achraf Abada, Amin Chiakha, Himad Abdelli, Ahmed Touba, Ilan Kebbal, Adil Boulbina, Monsef Bakrar, Zineddine Belaïd, Anis Hadj Moussa, Abdelatif Ramadane, Adil Aouchiche.

ZAM Zambia (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Willard Mwanza (GK)
21 Dominic Chanda
6 Ricky Chanda
22 David Hamansenya
15 Mathews Banda
20 Patson Daka
26 Joseph Liteta Yellow Card
5 Miguel Chaiwa
7 Kingstone Mutandwa
10 Fashion Sakala
11 Albert Kangwanda
Zambia Substitutes:
Given Kalusa, Wilson Chisala, Obino Chisala, Lameck Banda, David Simukonda, Chanka Zimba, Owen Tembo, Lawrence Mulenga, Tinklar Sinkala, Ghamphani Lungu, Eliya Mandanji, Owen Mwamba.

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