Friendly Match: Algeria defeats Zimbabwe (3-1)

Algeria rose to the challenge of defeating Zimbabwe 3-1 on Thursday in Jeddah, in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Within the first quarter of an hour, Algeria opened the scoring with a perfect cross from Amoura. Bagdad Bounedjah pounced at the near post to tap the ball in (14', 1-0). T

he Al-Duhail striker then returned the favor to Amoura, who finished off a superb team move in the 40th minute (2-0).

Before halftime, Hadjam increased the lead with a well-placed shot (45'+1, 3-0). The second half was less intense, but Zimbabwe pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 88th minute.

Just days before the 2025 AFCON, this controlled victory confirms the good form of Vladimir Petkovic's men.