Algeria Desert Foxes AFCON records history and future of

Algeria Desert Foxes AFCON Records: History and Future

The Algeria national football team, also known as the Desert Foxes, has a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. With a total of 6 titles, 2 runner-up finishes, and 4 third-place finishes, they are one of the most successful teams in the competition’s history.

AFCON Titles:

• 1980: Algeria won their first AFCON title, defeating Nigeria 3-0 in the final.

• 1988: The Desert Foxes won their second title, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.

• 1990: Algeria won their third title, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.

• 2019: The Desert Foxes won their fourth title, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.
• 2020: Algeria won their fifth title, defeating Tunisia 2-0 in the final.
• 2021: The Desert Foxes won their sixth title, defeating Cameroon 2-0 in the final.

AFCON Runner-up Finishes:

• 1984: Algeria finished as runners-up, losing to Cameroon 3-1 in the final.
• 1988: The Desert Foxes finished as runners-up, losing to Cameroon 1-0 in the final.

AFCON Third-Place Finishes:

• 1982: Algeria finished third, defeating Zambia 2-0 in the third-place match.
• 1986: The Desert Foxes finished third, defeating Egypt 2-0 in the third-place match.
• 2010: Algeria finished third, defeating Egypt 4-0 in the third-place match.
• 2019: The Desert Foxes finished third, defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the third-place match.

Future of Algeria in AFCON:

The Desert Foxes have a strong squad and a good chance of winning future AFCON titles. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, they are well-equipped to compete with the best teams in Africa. The team’s coach, Djamel Belmadi, has a clear vision for the team’s future and has been working to develop the squad and improve their performance.

Algeria’s participation in the 2023 AFCON will be a crucial test for the team as they look to defend their title and continue their dominance in the competition.