"Algeria secured their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought win over Burkina Faso in Rabat. Captain Riyad Mahrez scored the only goal with a first-half penalty as Vladimir Petkovic's side made it two wins from two in Group E. Burkina Faso were unable to back up their opening victory over Equatorial Guinea but will still fancy their chances of advancing in a winner-takes-all clash against Sudan on Wednesday."
"Algeria just about shaded a quiet opening 20 minutes with the most noteworthy incident seeing Burkina Faso's Gustavo Sangare shown a yellow card for a wild tackle. Referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea was called to the screen by the VAR to review the incident, an act that normally results in a dismissal, but Sangare was merely cautioned. Another indiscretion by Burkina Faso saw them fall behind after 23 minutes."
"Koffi distinguished himself again midway through the second period, denying Ibrahim Maza, who had found half a yard of space inside the area. Algeria had upped the tempo and Burkina Faso were struggling to hold on. Hicham Boudaoui ought to have done better than head well wide when well placed and Koffi got down well to keep out an Ait-Nouri effort."
Algeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 in Rabat to clinch a place in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout rounds, with Riyad Mahrez converting a 23rd-minute penalty. Burkina Faso received an early VAR-reviewed yellow for Gustavo Sangare and responded with chances from Pierre Kabore and Bertrand Traore, hitting the post and forcing saves. Algeria finished the first half on the front foot and threatened again in the second, only for Herve Koffi to produce key stops, including denying Ibrahim Maza and an Ait-Nouri effort, keeping Burkina Faso competitive ahead of their final group game.
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