Live score: Algeria defeats Equatorial Guinea 3-1 in the African Cup of Nations 2025 Group E final group stage match.
On 1 Jan 2025, the African Cup of Nations 2025 Group Stage, Group E final match took place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, featuring Equatorial Guinea against Algeria.
Before the match, Equatorial Guinea had lost two consecutive games and were already eliminated, while Algeria topped the group with a perfect six points from two matches, securing a spot in the round of 16 as group leaders. This led to Equatorial Guinea playing for pride, while Algeria rotated their squad to rest key players.
The match ended with Algeria beating Equatorial Guinea 3-1. Algeria’s goals came from Zinédine Belaïd in the 19th minute, Farès Chaïbi in the 25th, and Ibrahim Maza in the 32nd minute. Equatorial Guinea’s sole goal was scored by Emilio Nsue in the 50th minute.
As a result, Algeria finished with nine points from three matches and advanced to the next round, while Equatorial Guinea lost all three matches, finishing with zero points and were officially eliminated.