"Algeria kicked off the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations against Angola, aiming to redeem themselves from the previous edition's disappointing performance where they finished last in their group despite being favorites. However, their start was mixed, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Throughout the qualifying rounds, Algeria remained undefeated, securing five victories, one draw, and conceding only two goals. Despite their confidence from easy wins, Belmadi's men approached their opening match in the 2024 AFCON against Angola on Monday, January 15, with caution. The struggling Palancas Negras are considered the underdogs in a group also featuring Mauritania and Burkina Faso.
Angola appears far from its past form, as in the last two editions they participated in (2013, 2019), the team failed to advance beyond the group stage. Since qualifying in June 2023, the Angolans had won only two matches in eleven games, highlighting their poor form at the start of the competition.
Algeria entered the match with a record of conceding a maximum of one goal in eight games on neutral ground (since March 25, 2022) and a 16-game unbeaten streak (since January 13, 2023). In the last nine encounters between Algeria and Angola, the Fennecs had suffered only one defeat.
The outcome of Monday's match: a 1-1 draw."
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