Algeria has continued their impressive form by securing a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in a friendly match, marking their second consecutive win in the international break. The Desert Foxes displayed a strong performance in Blida, with Adil Boulbina opening the scoring just before halftime. Substitute Naoufel Khacef sealed the win with a second goal in the 71st minute, solidifying Algeria’s dominance on the pitch.
The victory comes as a positive sign for Algeria as they gear up for their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Currently leading their qualifying group, Algeria is three points clear of Mozambique. With upcoming matches against Botswana and Guinea in September, Algeria aims to secure their spot in the global finals for the fifth time.
On the other hand, Rwanda is still on the hunt for their first World Cup qualification, sitting second in a separate group behind leaders South Africa. Despite their efforts, Rwanda faces a tough challenge with four matches remaining in the qualifiers.
In another match, Uganda managed to bounce back from a heavy defeat to Cameroon with a 1-1 draw against the Gambia in Berrechid. Rogers Mato gave Uganda the lead, but Alasana Manneh equalized for the Gambia from the penalty spot just before halftime.
Meanwhile, Kosovo celebrated a 4-2 victory over the Comoros in Pristina, with Sparta Prague striker Albion Rrahmani scoring a hat-trick. Fisnik Asllani also found the back of the net for Kosovo, while Comoros scored through Said Bakari and Rafiki Said added a late consolation goal.
The international break has provided an exciting showcase of talent and competitive matches as teams prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Algeria’s strong performance against Rwanda and other notable results highlight the intense competition on the road to the 2026 World Cup.
