Match Report
Algeria went into the game 2nd in the table on 6 points; Niger sat 5th on 2 — a 4-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Niger: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. Against a league average of 1.03 goals per team per game, Algeria ran at 1.25 scored and 0.5 conceded, Niger at 0 and 0.75.
5 games without a win framed Niger's arrival.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Algeria have 5 wins to Niger's 0, with 0 draws, at 2.6 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 60% of meetings brought at least three goals.
Stade Mustapha Tchaker, capacity 40,000, hosted the game. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Algeria 69% · Niger 31% · Total shots: 11-4 · On target: 1-0 · Corners: 9-2