Sudan — Algeria : Match Preview and Prediction for August 23,2025

Sudan’s Remarkable Ascent

The Sudanese national team is making an incredibly strong impression, surprisingly shining brightly in this championship. This seemingly modest squad now possesses a genuine opportunity to establish itself as one of Africa’s top footballing nations.

Impressive Qualification Campaign

For the first time in a long while, Sudan effortlessly qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, indicating their strong potential for a deep tournament run. Currently, in the World Cup qualifiers, they share second place. Comprised primarily of players from the Sudanese domestic league, the team boasts a formidable roster that has remained undefeated in this competition. Their historic victory over Nigeria, where they comprehensively outplayed their highly-regarded opponents, stands as a testament to their recent rise.

Algeria’s Recent Tournament Disappointment

Algeria’s performance in the previous tournament edition was, frankly, a disappointment. Despite reaching the final convincingly on home soil, they ultimately faltered, losing after regular time.

Struggling Current Form

For the current tournament, they have brought a far from optimal squad. With this lineup, the North African representatives secured their only victory in the opening match against Uganda. Since then, however, their campaign has been fraught with difficulties. An unexpectedly poor showing against South Africa, where much more was anticipated, was followed by a tight game against Guinea that starkly exposed their weaknesses. Their most recent outing saw them draw with Niger, failing to convert their numerical advantage and dominant possession into more than two shots on target.