Algeria defeats Sudan 3–0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Mahrez leads Algeria to comfortable win

The match was played at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where Riyad Mahrez scored twice in the 2nd and 62nd minutes. Substitute Ibrahim Maza sealed the win with a third goal in the 85th minute.

Burkina Faso also win Group E opener

In the same group, Burkina Faso claimed a 2–1 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca on Wednesday.

Algeria top Group E

With both teams winning their opening matches, Algeria lead Group E on goal difference ahead of Burkina Faso.