Live ; Algeria 1-0 Zambia

September 25, 2026

Zambia’s opening Group I qualifier against Algeria in Tizi Ouzou is now underway.

The Chipolopolo face the Fennecs at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on Friday evening, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CAT.

2′ Zambia 0- 1 Algeria

Goal – Algeria take the lead, Jaouem Hadjam with the goal at the near post, Willard Mwanza beaten easily.

10′ – Zambia trying to go long with Kingston Mutandwa as the target.

Meanwhile Ibrahim Maza is controlling the tempo in the middle of the park.

14′ Algeria with 72.7 possession while Zambia only have 28.3 so far.

20′ Substitution – Algeria forced into an early substitution, Injured Amine Gouiri makes way for Amin Chiakha

(Jaouem Hadjam 2′)

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