AFCON 2015 Qualifiers: Algeria Defeat Malawi 2-0 to Stay Perfect in Group B
Algeria’s national team, the Fennecs, took another step toward qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with a solid 2-0 victory over Malawi on Saturday at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. With this win, Christian Gourcuff’s men maintain their perfect record—three wins in three matches—and sit comfortably atop Group B.
⚽ Match Recap:
First Half: Algeria took early control of the game, with Rafik Halliche opening the scoring.
Second Half: Despite increased pressure from Malawi, Algeria sealed the win with a second goal, showcasing their defensive resilience and clinical finishing.
🗣️ Post-Match Reaction:
Ishak Belfodil, who featured in the match, shared his thoughts with BeIn Sport:
“It was a complicated match in a very heated atmosphere. Malawi has a very good team, but we started the match better and managed to score through Halliche. And even though the Malawians came back in the second half, we ended up scoring a second goal.”
Looking ahead to the return leg in Blida on Wednesday, Belfodil emphasized the team’s focus:
“We will need to recover well to best prepare for Wednesday’s match. We will approach this match as if it were a final in order to secure our qualification as soon as possible.”
🟢 Algeria’s Current Status:
Points: 9 (from 3 matches)
Goals scored: 6
Goals conceded: 1
Next Match: vs Malawi (return leg) on Wednesday in Blida
With another win, Algeria could mathematically confirm their qualification for the tournament in Morocco come January 2015.
