Burundi 2-2 Algeria: match report, goals and statistics

Match summary

Burundi and Algeria drew 2-2 in Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

Burundi led 2-1 at half-time. The game was played at Stade Intwari, Bujumbura.

Before kick-off

Burundi: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-L-L), scoring 8 goals and conceding 8 goals.

Algeria: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-L-W), scoring 8 goals and conceding 10 goals.

Algeria arrive in better form, taking 7 of a possible 15 points from their recent matches, compared with 6 for Burundi.

The previous meeting between the sides before this game was Burundi 0-4 Algeria on Tuesday, 9 January 2024.

Goals and key moments

The match produced 4 goals.

5' - an own goal by Farès Chaïbi gave Burundi a goal (1-0). Jean Girumugisha found the net for Burundi in minute 12, making it 2-0. Mohamed Belloumi found the net for Algeria in minute 30, making it 2-1. Adil Boulbina found the net for Algeria in minute 63, making it 2-2.

Discipline and substitutions

The match saw 3 yellow cards: 1 for Burundi and 2 for Algeria.

Substitutions recorded: 4 substitutions for Burundi and 6 substitutions for Algeria.

Match statistics

Burundi had 29.9% of possession, against 70.1% for Algeria.

Burundi had 13 shots, 3 on target, while Algeria had 11 shots, 3 on target. Burundi won 6 corners and Algeria won 2 corners. Burundi committed 13 fouls and Algeria committed 12 fouls.

Impact on the table

In the latest standings Algeria are 1st with 9 points from 3 matches.

Algeria are top of the table. Algeria are currently in the promotion places.

More on this match

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