Algeria and Morocco Begin Their Journey in the CAN 2027 Qualifiers
In an impressive start to their campaigns for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, both Algeria and Morocco secured victories on September 25, 2026. Algeria triumphed over Zambia with a score of 3-1, while Morocco defeated Gabon 2-0, marking a successful return for both teams after a mixed performance in the 2026 World Cup. Algeria faced an early exit, losing to Switzerland in the Round of 16, while Morocco fell to France in the quarter-finals, both matches concluding at 0-2.
Algeria's Victory Comes with a Setback
Playing at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria quickly took control of their match against Zambia. They opened the scoring just two minutes into the game, thanks to a goal from former Nantes player Jaouen Hadjam. This early lead set the tone for the match. However, the victory was bittersweet for Algeria as they suffered a significant setback with the injury of Amine Gouiri, who had to leave the pitch during the match. Despite this, the Algerian team showcased their strength and determination, ensuring a strong start to their qualification campaign.
Meanwhile, Morocco's performance against Gabon was equally commendable, demonstrating their readiness to compete at a high level. Both teams will look to build on this momentum as they continue their quest for a spot in the prestigious tournament. The successful outings on the opening day of qualifiers signal a positive outlook for both nations as they aim to advance further in the competition.
As reported by ouest-france.fr.
