AFCON Qualifiers·Group Stage · Matchday 3
Key Moments
⚽Ramy Bensebaïni
76'(Algeria)Late drama — Ramy Bensebaïni won it for Algeria in the 76'
Stats Snapshot
72%Possession28%
20
Shots
10
3
On Target
2
8
Corners
1
★
Player of the Match
Ramy Bensebaïni
Algeria · DEF
8.81 Goal
📋 Match Report
Algeria controlled it from the start and left Togo with little more than scraps. They had the better of the ball and the clearer chances, but it took until the 76th minute for Ramy Bensebaïni to break the deadlock, steering in Anis Hadj-Moussa’s assist for the only goal. That was enough. Bensebaïni was named player of the match for a night Algeria spent largely in Togo’s half, with the visitors rarely threatening at the other end. The result leaves Algeria first in Group I on 7 points after 3 games, with Togo third on 3.
GoalPost's read · before kickoff
Algeria were GoalPost's favorites at 49% and won 1–0.
GoalPost sees this as close to a coin flip, and Algeria’s recent draw has kept the door open on a game that still feels live. Algeria have a win and a draw in this competition, with Maza the cleanest attacking hook here; GoalPost rates the forward at GPS 80. Togo arrive with a win and a loss, and Dakonam has the defensive job of dealing with Algeria’s first clean look in the box. The recent record is one-sided in Algeria’s favor, but that only shapes the background, not the call. With no absences reported, the margins look thin and the game should turn on which side handles the first pressure better. We’ll be watching Maza’s first touches around the area against Dakonam’s duels in front of goal.
The forecast
Algeria 49%Draw 24%Togo 27%
Expected goals before kickoff: Algeria 1.6, Togo 1.1
Match Insights
- Algeria pressed relentlessly (PPDA 4.3) while Togo sat deeper (12.2), content to absorb pressure and counter.
- Algeria won the physical battle, claiming 58% of their duels.
- Anis Hadj-Moussa was Algeria's chief creator, topping the match for chance creation.
- Nabil Bentaleb was Algeria's engine — the hardest worker on the pitch, involved everywhere.
Derived from match statistics — no opinion, just the numbers.
Match Momentumbars = xG added per window, GoalPost model
Algeria63'↑↓
67'↑↓
67'↑↓
76'⚽
80'↑↓
88'
KO
HT
FT
Togo13'
30'
51'
↑↓70'
↑↓70'
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Match Commentary
FT🏁
Full-time — Algeria win 1–0. Bensebaïni's goal in the 76th minute won it. GoalPost's player of the match: Bensebaïni. As it stands, Algeria are top of Group I on 7 points after 3 games; Togo are 3rd on 3. Thanks for following along with GoalPost.
90+3'🎯
A flurry of efforts from Togo — Nadjombe and Koudossou among those trying their luck.
90+3'🧤
Barcola does his bit for Togo; it's the other end where they need help.
90+3'📊
That's 2 shots on target for Togo.
90+1'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Algeria 1–0 Togo. Algeria are ahead going into the final minutes.
90+1'📡
1–0 down, Togo are going for it — and the chances are arriving.
89'⭐
Bensebaïni keeps putting his imprint on this game for Algeria.
88'🟨
Gouiri is booked for a foul.
Algeria
87'🎯
Algeria are peppering the goal — 3 different players have had a go since the last look.
87'👟
Denkey gets in on the act for Togo.
85'🛡️
Karim keeps breaking up play in midfield for Togo.
85'📡
Algeria are totally on top — Togo with next to nothing in reply, and you sense a goal isn't far away.
85'📊
0.6 xG to 0.1 in Algeria's favor across the last 16 minutes.
81'🔵
Algeria have taken a firm grip on this — Togo can't get a look at the ball.
80'🔄
Ghedjemis comes on for Maza. Algeria's fourth change.
Algeria
79'🎯
Algeria go close — the keeper needed that one.
79'📊
That's 2 shots on target for Algeria.
77'📡
It's gone quiet — no real chance for either side since the 63rd.
76'⚽
GOAL! Bensebaïni opens the scoring for Algeria. Hadj-Moussa with the assist.
Algeria
75'🛡️
Touba is getting stuck in for Algeria.
72'⭐
Everything good from Algeria keeps running through Bentaleb.
70'🔄
Togo make a double change: Bessilé for Drakpe and Aziangbe for Ouro.
Togo
69'👟
Denkey keeps getting involved for Togo.
69'📊
1 shot and 2 key passes for Denkey so far.
67'🔄
Algeria make a double change: Boulbina for Amoura and Abdelli for Chaïbi.
Algeria
65'🛡️
Algeria keep running into Karim, and they keep bouncing off.
63'🎯
Togo are peppering the goal — 6 different players have had a go since the last look.
63'📊
That's 2 shots on target for Togo.
63'🔄
Radouani comes on for Azzi. Algeria's first change.
Algeria
61'👟
Chaïbi is chipping in for Algeria going forward.
57'📡
Algeria have seized this by the throat — Togo can't get out of their own half.
57'📊
0.6 xG to 0.1 in Algeria's favor across the last 16 minutes.
56'🛡️
Tidy, sensible defending from Boateng so far for Togo.
56'📡
Momentum's swinging toward Togo now.
53'👟
Maza is lively for Algeria.
51'🔵
Algeria are dictating everything — happy to make Togo do the running.
51'🟨
Dakonam is booked for a foul.
Togo
48'🔺
A matter of time at this rate — Togo are hanging on.
47'⭐
Bentaleb is having a fine game for Algeria.
47'🛡️
Karim is winning everything thrown at him — Algeria can't get past.
46'🎯
Algeria are peppering the goal — 4 different players have had a go since the last look.
46'👟
Gouiri gets in on the act for Algeria.
46'📊
That's 1 shot on target for Algeria.
46'🟢
SECOND HALF UNDERWAY — Algeria 0–0 Togo. Still nothing between them.
HT⏸️
HALF-TIME — Algeria 0–0 Togo. All square, and not much between them.
45+4'🎯
Mastil keeps out Koudossou.
45+2'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Algeria 0–0 Togo. Still level, with added time to come before the break.
45+2'👟
Hadj-Moussa keeps getting involved for Algeria.
45+2'📊
3 shots for Hadj-Moussa so far.
45'💨
Hadj-Moussa has a go for Algeria, but it doesn't trouble Barcola.
43'🛡️
Azzi is standing tall at the back for Algeria — nothing getting through there.
39'👟
It's not all Abada for Algeria — Chaïbi is a threat too.
37'🔵
Algeria are having more of the ball, and Togo are content to let them.
37'📊
Algeria have had 67% of the ball.
35'💨
Gouiri tries his luck — no trouble for Barcola.
33'⭐
Abada is the one making it happen for Algeria right now.
33'📡
It's all Algeria now — wave after wave, Togo with nothing in reply.
31'👟
Amoura is chipping in for Algeria going forward.
31'📊
1 shot and 2 key passes for Amoura so far.
30'🟨
Denkey is booked for a foul.
Togo
27'🎯
A flurry of efforts from Algeria — Hadj-Moussa and Chaïbi among those trying their luck.
27'🛡️
Azzi is getting stuck in for Algeria.
25'🧤
A sharp stop from Barcola to keep things as they are.
25'📊
His first save so far.
23'👟
Hadj-Moussa is lively for Algeria.
19'🔵
This has become Algeria's game to run, Togo left chasing it.
17'🎯
Hadj-Moussa forces a save from Barcola.
17'📊
That's 1 shot on target for Algeria.
15'👟
Chaïbi gets in on the act for Algeria.
15'⭐
Boateng has been excellent for Togo so far.
13'🟨
Karim is booked for a foul.
Togo
9'💨
Off target from Chaïbi.
7'👟
A promising glimpse of Amoura there — Algeria will want to see more of him.
3'🔵
Algeria are seeing most of the ball and setting the pace.
3'📊
Algeria have had 64% of the ball.
KO🗞️
Hemdani's Algeria host Neveu's Togo.
KO🗞️
These two last met in October 2024 at Stade de Kégué — Algeria won 1–0.
KO📝
Algeria set up in a 4-4-2 — Mastil; Bentaleb, Touba, Abada, Azzi; Maza, Gouiri, Chaïbi, Hadj-Moussa; Bensebaïni and Amoura up top.
KO📝
Togo mirror the shape, a 4-4-2 of their own — Barcola; Denkey, Nadjombe, Koudossou, Brassier; Laba, Boateng, Ouro, Drakpe; Karim and Dakonam up top.
KO🟢
Welcome in — Algeria against Togo, the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification group stage.
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