Algeria booked their place in the Round of 16 of AFCON 2025 after a hard-fought 1–0 victory against Burkina Faso. The match, played in Rabat, saw Algeria take the lead through captain Riyad Mahrez, who converted a first-half penalty. The win lifts Algeria to six points, placing them at the top of Group E and ensuring qualification to the knockout stage. Despite Burkina Faso’s efforts to find an equalizer, the Desert Foxes held firm to maintain their clean sheet. The result strengthens Algeria’s hopes of making a deep run in the tournament.

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