Equatorial Guinea 1-3 Algeria
Updated
Algeria won: Equatorial Guinea 1-3 Algeria in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group E (Round 3) on Wed, 31 Dec 2025 at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan, Rabat. Equatorial Guinea goals: Emilio Nsue 50'. Algeria goals: Zineddine Belaid 19', Fares Chaibi 25', Ibrahim Maza 32'. Expected goals: 0.49-1.90. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Ibrahim Maza (8.9).
Match report
Algeria beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1
Algeria got the better of Equatorial Guinea 3-1 away from home at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan on Wednesday 31 December in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group E.
Zineddine Belaid put Algeria ahead on 19' (0-1), Fares Chaibi made it 0-2 on 25', Ibrahim Maza made it 0-3 on 32' and Emilio Nsue pulled one back for Equatorial Guinea on 50' (1-3).
Equatorial Guinea had 45% of the ball, shots were 10-16 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.49-1.90. Algeria were the better side on chances, too.
Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 15,187. Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana.
Match stats
| Equatorial Guinea | Algeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.49 | 1.90 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 6 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 377 (87%) | 484 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 13 |
Lineups
Equatorial Guinea (4-3-3): Jesus Owono, Marvin Anieboh, Esteban Obiang, Saul Coco, Charles Ondo, Álex Balboa, Omar Mascarell, Pablo Ganet, Jannick Buyla Sam, Emilio Nsue, Jose Ondo
Algeria (4-4-1-1): Anthony Mandrea, Rafik Belghali, Zineddine Belaid, Mohamed Tougai, Rayan Ait Nouri, Anis Hadj Moussa, Ramiz Zerrouki, Himad Abdelli, Fares Chaibi, Ibrahim Maza, Monsef Bakrar
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Zineddine Belaid (Algeria)
- 25' · Goal · Fares Chaibi (Algeria)
- 32' · Goal · Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)
- 46' · Substitution · Mehdi Dorval for Rayan Ait Nouri (Algeria)
- 46' · Substitution · Youcef Atal for Rafik Belghali (Algeria)
- 46' · Substitution · Iban Salvador for Jose Ondo (Equatorial Guinea)
- 46' · Substitution · Jose Machin for Omar Mascarell (Equatorial Guinea)
- 50' · Goal · Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea)
- 54' · Yellow card · Iban Salvador (Equatorial Guinea)
- 60' · Substitution · Aissa Mandi for Mohamed Tougai (Algeria)
- 61' · Substitution · Adem Zorgane for Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)
- 71' · Substitution · Gael Akogo Esono for Jannick Buyla Sam (Equatorial Guinea)
- 71' · Substitution · Michael Ngaah for Charles Ondo (Equatorial Guinea)
- 79' · Substitution · Ilan Kebbal for Fares Chaibi (Algeria)
- 83' · Yellow card · Pablo Ganet (Equatorial Guinea)
- 83' · Yellow card · Gael Akogo Esono (Equatorial Guinea)
- 84' · Substitution · Nestor Senra for Saul Coco (Equatorial Guinea)
- 87' · Yellow card · Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)
- 89' · Yellow card · Marvin Anieboh (Equatorial Guinea)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria?
Algeria won, 1-3 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group E) on Wed, 31 Dec 2025.
When and where is Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria?
Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 16:00 UTC at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan, Rabat, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group E.