Algeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a dominant 3-0 win over Sudan in a Group B match on December 24, 2025. The Desert Foxes were in complete control from start to finish, showcasing their quality as one of the tournament favorites. Algeria scored an early goal to settle any nerves and added a second before halftime to take a commanding lead. They sealed the victory with a third goal midway through the second half, allowing them to manage the game comfortably. Sudan offered little in response, struggling to contain Algeria's fluid attacking movements. The comprehensive victory sent a strong statement to the rest of Group B and placed Algeria at the summit after the first round of matches.