Algeria continued their quest for qualification with a narrow 1-0 win over Togo in their Group I Cup of Nations qualifier, thanks to a second-half goal from skipper Ramy Bensebaini.
In the first half, Algeria struggled to break through Togo’s strong defence, and despite having more possession, they couldn’t score. After halftime, Algeria pushed harder for a goal, bringing in Saâdi Radouani, Mohamed Amoura, and Farès Chaïbi.
Their efforts paid off in the 76th minute when Bensebaini scored with an assist from Anis Hadj Moussa. This goal secured a crucial victory for Brahim Hemdani’s team, helping them strengthen their position in Group I.
Togo, whose players Kevin Denkey, Karim Dermane, and captain Djené received yellow cards, could not equalise. With this victory, Algeria now has seven points from three matches, with two wins and a draw.
Zambia is in second place with four points after a 1-1 draw with Burundi. Togo is in third place with three points, and Burundi is fourth with two points.
Algeria has the best goal difference in Group I at +3, putting them in a strong position before Tuesday’s return match in Lomé. Another win against Togo would give Algeria ten points, putting them in a good position to qualify for the finals.
