Algeria Defeats Niger 2:1 in International Friendly Match
Algeria secured a 2:1 victory against Niger in a national teams friendly match on October 6, 2026. Despite controlling much of the play, Algeria fell behind in the first period when Niger opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Konan Ignace Jocelyn N'dri, with an assist from Abdel Rahim Alhassane Bonkano. Niger held onto this lead through the remainder of the first period, heading into halftime with a 1:0 advantage.
The second period saw a tactical shift and a surge in offense from Algeria. Mouhamed Belkheir, who had entered the match as a substitute in the 40th minute, scored the equalizing goal for Algeria in the 53rd minute. Building on this momentum, Algeria found the net again to complete the comeback, finishing the match with a 2:1 scoreline after winning the second period 2:0.
Match statistics reflected Algeria's dominance on the pitch. Algeria finished with 64 percent possession compared to 36 percent for Niger. Furthermore, the winning side registered 18 total shots and 8 shots on target, while Niger managed 6 total shots with 4 on target. Both teams utilized their benches extensively, with numerous substitutions occurring throughout the second period, and Algeria accumulated one yellow card late in the game.
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