Algeria are preparing for a key Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Tuesday, September 29. The match will be played away and represents a key opportunity for the team to build momentum in the qualifying campaign.

This preparation follows a mixed run of results in recent friendlies. Algeria lost 2-0 to Switzerland on July 3, after drawing 3-3 with Austria in late June. Prior to that, they secured away wins over Jordan (2-1) and Bolivia (4-0), but fell to a 3-0 defeat against Argentina. The team now aims to translate this recent form into a strong start in the qualifiers, with Burundi their next fixture.

Focus on Qualifying

The national team coach is now fully focused on the qualification task.

The Burundi fixture is the next step in that journey. Supporters can check the expected squad and available players on our dedicated squad page. The team hopes for a strong start to the decisive phase of qualifiers, with the aim of securing all three points in Burundi.

The Algerian national team drew 2-2 with Burundi on Tuesday, September 29, in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Mohamed Bachir Belaoumi scored Algeria's first goal in the 30th minute, the national team announced. Adel Bulebine scored the equalizer from a direct free kick in the 63rd minute, the team confirmed. The result came after Burundi took an early two-goal lead. The national team raised its tally to 4 points to lead the group, according to verified live data.

Update, 2026-09-29 The national team announced that Faris Chaybi scored Burundi's first goal into his own net in the 5th minute. The national team added that Jean Claude scored the home side's second goal in the 12th minute. This came before Mohamed Bachir Belaoumi reduced the deficit in the 30th minute and Adl Boulbina equalized in the 63rd. The national team continued to lead its Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group with 4 points from two matches, according to our verified live data.

Update, 2026-09-29 The national team confirmed that Fares Chaibi scored Burundi's first goal into his own net in the 5th minute. The national team added that Jean-Claude Girumugisha scored the home side's second goal in the 12th minute. This came before Mohamed Belloumi reduced the deficit in the 30th minute and Adil Boulbina equalized in the 63rd.

Update, 2026-09-29 The national team announced that Fares Chaibi scored Burundi's first goal into his own net in the 5th minute. The national team added that Jean Claude Girumugisha scored the home side's second goal in the 12th minute. This came before Mohamed Belloumi reduced the deficit in the 30th minute and Adil Boulbina equalized in the 63rd minute. The national team continued to lead its group in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with 4 points from two matches, according to our verified live data.