By Abdulrahman Samer | Pressbee Sports
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Algerian A’ national team made a confident start at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), dismantling Uganda in their opening match and issuing a stern warning to South Africa, which joins Group C after winning a play-off.
Algeria Launches CHAN Drive with Victory Over Hosts
Under coach Madjid Bougherra, Algeria began their campaign on August 4 at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, earning a morale-boosting win against tournament co-host Uganda. Algeria’s dominant play reaffirmed their status as genuine contenders in this edition of CHAN.Wikipedia+15elmoudjahid.dz+15footalgerien.com+15
Group C Cast: A Tough Road Ahead
Group C features:
- Algeria (local national team, finalist in 2023)
- Uganda (hosts)
- South Africa (qualified via play-offs)
- Guinea
- Niger
South Africa secured their place by defeating Malawi in a decisive play-off, flipping the aggregate score to 2–1 and confirming their spot alongside Algeria.Wikipedia+8Afrik-Foot+8lecourrier-dalgerie.com+8
Upcoming Fixtures for Algeria – August 2025
Date
Opponent
Kick-off (CET)
Stadium
Aug 8, 2025
South Africa
17:00 (Algeria)
Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Aug 15, 2025
Guinea
20:00
Mandela, Kampala or Nairobi
Aug 18, 2025
Niger
18:00
Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi
Quarterfinals are scheduled for August 22–23, with semifinals on August 26 and the final on August 30.ObservAlgérie+4footalgerien.com+4elmoudjahid.dz+4
Algeria's Message: South Africa Should Take Warning
After dismantling Uganda, Bougherra and his squad issued a bold statement: they intend to win CHAN 2025. With South Africa joining the group, Algeria's warning rings loud—they’ve shown their dominance early and expect to continue their form against tough opponents.Wikipedia+15lejourdalgerie.com+15RFI+15
Algeria’s Path: From Withdrawal to Ambition
Initially, Algeria had officially withdrawn from the tournament scheduled for February 2025. But after the CAF postponed the event to August and reopened qualification spots, Algeria reversed its decision, rejoining the competition and emerging as one of the final qualifiers.wiwsport
Tournament Background: CHAN 2025 Takes Shape
Hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, the 2025 CHAN features 19 teams competing from August 2 to 30. Designed exclusively for players in African domestic leagues, the tournament showcases local talents and serves as a critical platform ahead of the 2027 AFCON.wiwsport+5en.wikipedia.org+5lattaquant.com+5
Final Word: Algeria Sets the Bar High
Algeria enters CHAN 2025 with ambition, preparation, and purpose. After a commanding opening performance and a bold challenge to Group C rivals, they’ve made clear their intent: to reach the knockout rounds—and potentially lift the trophy once again.
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