Rabat, Dec. 29 (SANA) Algeria secured a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday after edging Burkina Faso 1–0 in their second Group E match in Morocco.
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored the only goal of the game in the 23rd minute from the penalty spot at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
The victory lifted Algeria to six points from two matches, placing them top of Group E and guaranteeing progression to the knockout stage. Burkina Faso remain second with three points.
Earlier, Egypt and Nigeria had also confirmed their qualification for the round of 16.
