Two matches, two victories. Algeria, which had not won a single match at the African Cup of Nations since its coronation in 2019, got off to a perfect start to this CAN in Morocco. Already qualified for the round of 16, the Fennecs are even guaranteed to finish at the top of their group before the third match against Equatorial Guinea.
Sunday, for their second match after their inaugural victory against Sudan, the Algerians dominated Burkina Faso (1-0) thanks to a penalty converted by Ryad Mahrez in the heart of the first period. And if the Stallions pushed until the last minutes to equalize, Luca Zidane kept good guard and was able to follow up with a second clean sheet.
“We are very happy with this qualification, to be assured of finishing first,” he said at the end of the meeting before repeating his happiness at representing Algeria. It’s a pride for me to be able to defend my country and play in this CAN. In addition, with a qualification and two victories, I am very happy. »
“I feel good, the team too, we are confident and we are going to prepare for this third match, it is important to prepare for the eighth,” he continued, adding: “We were happy with this qualification, as first in addition. We had a very big match, especially in the physical impact, it was a complicated match. They pushed at the end. »
And like against the Soudans, Luca Zidane evolved under the eyes of his father. Zinedine Zidane and his wife, Véronique, as well as their youngest son Elyaz, were indeed present in the stands of the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. “Like all the Algerian people, they are there behind us, they push us. It’s important for us to have them with us. We do our best to make them proud”he confided about their presence.
