AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Algeria edge Togo to strengthen Group I position

Algeria strengthened their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Togo in their Group I encounter at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou on Saturday.

The Desert Foxes dominated much of the contest but found it difficult to break down a disciplined Togolese defence, with the visitors determined to leave Algeria with a positive result.

Togo remained organised at the back and frustrated the hosts for much of the first half, as both sides went into the break without finding the breakthrough.

Algeria continued to push after the restart, searching for the goal that would give them all three points.

Their persistence finally paid off in the 76th minute when defender Ramy Bensebaïni found the back of the net to put the hosts ahead.

Togo attempted to respond in the closing stages but could not find an equaliser, allowing Algeria to hold on for a valuable victory.

The result takes Algeria to seven points from three matches, strengthening their position at the top end of Group I, while Togo remain on three points.

The two sides will meet again in Lomé on November 17.