Already assured of securing first place in Group E, Algeria took to the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium with unwavering focus, showing no signs of complacency despite their unassailable position.
The Fennecs, boasting an impressive unbeaten streak of 19 consecutive AFCON qualifiers, delivered yet another commanding performance that highlighted their dominance on the continental stage.
Liberia momentarily stunned the home crowd with an early breakthrough, as Sampson Dweh opened the scoring in the sixth minute. However, Algeria quickly regained control. Aïssa Mandi leveled the match in the 20th minute, and Riyad Mahrez put the hosts ahead just nine minutes later with a well-timed header that left the Liberian defense scrambling.
The second half belonged entirely to the Algerians, who unleashed their attacking firepower. Baghdad Bounedjah, Amine Gouiri, and Mohammed Amoura each found the back of the net, turning the game into a decisive rout. Among the highlights was Gouiri’s brilliant finish to the bottom left corner, a goal that stood out for its precision and composure.
By the end of the group stage, Algeria had accumulated 16 points, scoring an impressive 16 goals while conceding only two. Their unyielding defense and potent attack further solidify their reputation as strong contenders for the upcoming AFCON tournament in Morocco 2025.
