Bensebaini scores winner as Algeria tops Niger in friendly match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Algeria secured a 2-1 victory over Niger in a friendly match held recently. Borussia Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini came off the bench to score the decisive penalty. This match serves as preparation for Algeria's upcoming AFCON qualifiers where they will face Togo twice next month. Other notable players like Adil Aouchiche and Ibrahim Maza also contributed to the lineup, while Eintracht Frankfurt's Raphael Onyedika was absent from Nigeria's squad in their 3-3 draw against Russia.
- •Algeria wins 2-1 against Niger in a friendly match.
- •Ramy Bensebaini scores the winner from the penalty spot.
- •Algeria prepares for upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Togo.
- •Adil Aouchiche and Ibrahim Maza featured prominently for Algeria.
- •Nigeria draws 3-3 with Russia in a separate friendly.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Bensebaini seals Algeria’s friendly win over Niger
"Borussia Dortmund’s defender Ramy Bensebaini came off the bench to score Algeria’s winner from the spot in their 2-1 friendly win over Niger. The 31-year-old captained the side in their opening AF...
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