Algeria
Niger
Niger stunned Algeria early through Konan N'Dri, capitalizing on a string of corners to grab a 12th-minute lead against the run of expected play. Algeria responded by dominating the underlying numbers, racking up 19 shots to Niger's 7 and 60 dangerous attacks compared to just 26, eventually finding reward through Belloumi's equalizer just after the restart. A wave of fresh legs from both benches at halftime changed the complexion of the match, and Algeria's second wave of substitutes made the difference, with Bensebaini netting the winner in the 72nd minute off another corner-fed sequence. For Algeria, this was a professional response to a sluggish start, showcasing squad depth ahead of bigger fixtures, while Niger will take encouragement from frustrating a stronger side for large stretches despite the eventual defeat.
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Corner awarded.
Yellow card issued to Adil Boulbina.
Goal! Ramy Bensebaini scores, making it 2-1.
Substitution: Adamou Abraham comes on for Rahim Alhassane.
Ibrahim Sani comes on for Aboubacar Camara.
Corner awarded.
Fares Chaibi comes on for Himad Abdelli.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Adil Boulbina is substituted for Ilan Kebbal.
Ramy Bensebaini is on, and Jaouen Hadjam is off.
On Adil Bourabaa, off Adil Aouchiche.
Achref Abada is on, and Sohaib Nair is off.
Amin Chiakha comes on for Monsef Bakrar.
Goal! Belloumi scores, making it 1-1.
Amadou Sabo comes on for Youssouf Oumarou.
Amadou Djibo Mohamed is on, and Konan Ignace Jocelyn N’dri is off.
Hassane Adamou is on, and Ali Mohamed is off.
Ibrahim Harouna comes on for Daniel Sosah.
Amadou Moutari is substituted off for Kairou Amoustapha.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with a score of 0-1.
Corner awarded.
On Belloumi, off Ibrahim Maza.
Corner awarded.
On Mamane Moustapha Amadou Sabo, Off Ousseini Badamassi.
Goal! Konan Ignace Jocelyn N’dri scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Rahim Alhassane.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off has occurred!
Algeria host Niger in Tizi Ouzou looking to cap off the international break with a win, backed by over two years unbeaten at home. Niger arrive as clear underdogs, likely to sit compact and search for rare counter-attacking chances against a star-studded Algerian lineup.
