Algeria Desert Foxes AFCON Records
The Algeria Desert Foxes are the national football team of Algeria, representing the country in international football competitions. The team has a rich history in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Africa.
AFCON History
Algeria first participated in the AFCON in 1963, just two years after the country gained independence from France.
The team has won the tournament twice, in 1990 and 2019, with the latter being their most recent victory.
- Algeria has also finished as runners-up twice, in 1980 and 1984.
- The team has qualified for the AFCON tournament 24 times, with a record of 16 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.
Qualification Process
The qualification process for the AFCON involves a series of matches played between national teams from different countries. The teams are divided into groups, and each team plays the other teams in their group once.
- The teams earn points based on their performance in the group stage, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss.
- The top two teams from each group qualify for the knockout stage, where they compete in a single-elimination format.
- The winner of each match in the knockout stage advances to the next round, with the final match determining the champion of the tournament.
Notable Players
Algeria has produced several talented players throughout its history, including:
- Rabah Madjer, a legendary forward who scored the winning goal in the 1980 AFCON final.
- Islam Slimani, a prolific striker who has scored over 20 goals for the national team.
- Riyad Mahrez, a skilled winger who has played for several top-tier clubs, including Manchester City and Leicester City.
These players, along with many others, have contributed to Algeria’s success in the AFCON and have helped to establish the team as a force to be reckoned with in African football.
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