Brahimi’s Brace Propels Algeria to CAN 2015 Qualification with 3-0 Victory Over Malawi
Yacine Brahimi was the star of the show as Algeria secured a dominant 3-0 win over Malawi at the Mustapha-Tchaker stadium in Blida on Wednesday, securing their qualification for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Morocco. The Porto attacking midfielder, who has been in stellar form, wasted no time in opening the scoring, finding the back of the net just one minute into the match with a powerful right-footed strike.
“It’s always an honor to score for my country. I would also say that it’s very important for a striker to score goals,” Brahimi remarked after the match. “I’m gaining a lot of confidence during this period. This goal makes me very happy. The credit also goes to my teammates because it’s a real team effort that’s currently taking place within the national team.”
The victory marked Algeria’s fourth consecutive win in the qualifiers, a perfect record that has seen them become the first team to officially qualify for the 2015 CAN. Brahimi was quick to acknowledge the team’s collective achievement: “I think we fulfilled our contract thanks to this victory, which allowed us to officially secure qualification for the next CAN. In addition, we achieved a flawless performance by recording four victories in as many matches.”
Despite already having their place secured for next year’s tournament, the Fennecs are not content to rest on their laurels. Brahimi emphasized that the team’s focus remains sharp, with no intention of slowing down. “Quite the contrary, we will approach the next two matches with all the seriousness necessary. We have had a clean sweep so far, so it is up to us to continue this momentum. Other successes will allow us to maintain this winning streak, but it will also increase our confidence.”
As Algeria heads into the remaining qualifiers, the sense of confidence within the squad is palpable. With Brahimi leading by example, the Fennecs will look to carry their perfect record forward as they prepare for their next challenge on the road to Morocco.
