World Cup 2026: Ibrahim Maza hails Algeria’s patience after Jordan victory

Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza credited patience and persistence for his side’s victory over Jordan after being named Man of the Match in a result that reignited the Desert Foxes’ World Cup campaign.

Maza played the full 90 minutes and emerged as one of Algeria’s standout performers, repeatedly threatening the Jordan defence and playing a key role in his team’s success.

The victory provided Algeria with an important response after their disappointing start to the tournament and boosted their hopes of progressing from the group stage.

Speaking after the match, Maza said the players remained confident throughout the contest despite having to wait for the breakthrough.

“We had a chance to come back strongly into the competition. We were patient, we said at half-time that if we continued to play calmly with extra effort, we would score, and it happened ,” according to comments reported by Squadra Khadra on X.

The midfielder’s performance earned him the Man of the Match award, recognition for an influential display in which he consistently created problems for Jordan and came close to finding the net on several occasions.

Despite receiving the individual honour, Maza was quick to shift the focus towards the collective effort that helped Algeria secure three valuable points.

“I’m very happy to have been named Man of the Match, but the most important thing today was winning. We got three valuable points, and I think all the players deserved this award because of the effort they put in.”

His comments reflected the team-first mentality that Algeria displayed throughout the encounter.

The result represented a significant boost for the Desert Foxes, who entered the match needing a positive response. Rather than becoming frustrated, the players maintained their discipline and continued to push for the breakthrough they believed would arrive.

Maza’s influence was evident throughout the match, with the midfielder combining attacking intent with tireless work across the pitch.

While the Man of the Match award highlighted his contribution, the 19-year-old insisted the victory belonged to the entire squad, praising the determination and commitment shown by his teammates.

For Algeria, the win offers renewed momentum and confidence heading into the next phase of their World Cup campaign. For Maza, it was a memorable evening marked by both individual recognition and, more importantly, a result that kept his nation’s ambitions firmly alive.