Maghnes Akliouche was caught celebrating Algeria’s goal against Sudan. far from the stands, but comfortably seated in a bar surrounded by friends. While Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring in the 2nd minute during the Fennecs’ successful entry into CAN 2025 (3-0), a video relayed on social networks shows the AS Monaco attacking midfielder bursting with joy. A sequence which quickly sparked a reaction, the player now being a French international, but still very attached to his Algerian origins.
On the field, Algeria launched its competition perfectly under the orders of Vladimir Petkovic, with a controlled success against Sudan, facilitated by a quick goal, an opposing expulsion before the break and the decisive saves from Luca Zidane.
