Algeria Mozambique Headline Blockbuster Group G Showdown

algeria mozambique headline blockbuster group g showdown

As two in form teams in the current CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Algeria and Mozambique will go toe-to-toe for first place in Group G this week when the two nations do battle at the Hocine At Ahmed Stadium on Tuesday night. Kick-off is at 11:00pm CAT.

Algeria powered their way to victory in their last World Cup qualifier after recording a 3-1 win against Botswana at the Francistown Stadium on Friday, 21 March. Goals by Amine Gouiri and Mohamed Amoura 2, saw the Fennecs move to top spot in Group G.

Keeping up with the pace set by Algeria, Mozambique grabbed a 3-1 victory against Uganda at the Cairo International Stadium last time out.

Pepo 2 and Stanley Ratifo got their names on the scoresheet in their nations win over the Cranes, as Mozambique go into their next game level on points 12with Algeria after five completed fixtures in Group G.

Speaking on Algerias win against Botswana, coach Vladimir Petkovic believes his players responded in a professional manner despite the difficulties of playing while fasting.