AFCON 2025 : Algeria faces Sudan with history on its side

AFCON 2025 continues to bring together contrasting footballing paths, and the clash between Algeria and Sudan this Wednesday, December 24, in Morocco fits that pattern perfectly.

Before this meeting, the two nations share a limited but telling history at senior international level, one that clearly tilts in favor of the Fennecs and adds extra context to this highly anticipated Group-stage encounter.

Algeria and Sudan have crossed paths seven times in official and friendly matches, mainly during World Cup, AFCON, and Olympic qualifiers. Across those meetings, Algeria has never been beaten, recording four victories and three draws. Even in challenging trips to Khartoum, the Algerians managed to avoid defeat, underlining a consistent ability to control this matchup regardless of conditions.

AFCON 2025 also introduces a new chapter between the two sides. For the first time ever, Algeria and Sudan will face each other in the final stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. This historic debut gives the fixture a symbolic edge, with the Fennecs aiming to extend their dominance and Sudan hoping to defy the numbers and write an unexpected page in continental history.