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Mahrez double propels Algeria to dominant 3-0 win over Sudan in AFCON opener

Algeria's Riyad Mahrez scored twice and set up another goal as they beat Sudan 3-0 in their AFCON 2025 opener. The 2019 champions dominated a 10-man Sudan side to ease into the tournament.

Mahrez double propels Algeria to dominant 3-0 win over Sudan in AFCON opener
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Captain Riyad Mahrez scored twice and created another for Algeria as they dominated Sudan in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations match, winning 3-0 despite the hosts being a man down from the start. Mahrez's first goal came after a Sudansian foul inside their own half before he doubled his tally midway through the second half. The Algerians added a third in the final minutes to seal a comfortable victory.

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