Match report
Burundi held to 2-2 draw by Algeria after squandering two-goal lead
Burundi and Algeria shared the points in a four-goal draw at Stade Intwari in their AFCON Qualifying Group Stage clash. Burundi led 2-1 at half-time before Algeria fought back to level at 2-2, a result that leaves the group finely balanced going into the next round of fixtures.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Burundi made a flying start, going ahead in the fifth minute through an own goal credited to Farès Chaïbi, before J. Girumugisha doubled the hosts' advantage just seven minutes later. Algeria responded before the break through Mohamed Belloumi, cutting the deficit to 2-1 by half-time. The turnaround was completed midway through the second half when Adil Boulbina struck in the 63rd minute to make it 2-2, and neither side found a further breakthrough.
Despite Burundi taking the early initiative on the scoreboard, Algeria dominated territorially, holding 70 percent of possession and forcing six corners to the hosts' two. Burundi nonetheless matched their opponents in front of goal, edging the shot count 13 to 11, though both sides managed only three shots on target apiece, reflecting a match short on clinical finishing despite the four goals scored.
Mohamed Belloumi scored Algeria's first goal to spark their comeback and finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 7.78.
Algeria's 70 percent share of possession stood in contrast to a scoreline they twice had to chase.
Burundi and Algeria drew 2–2 (half-time 2–1).
Burundi met Algeria in the AFCON Qualifying (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stade Intwari.
Team pages: Burundi · Algeria · AFCON Qualifying
Key moments
- 5' Goal (own goal): Farès Chaïbi — 1–0
- 12' Goal: J. Girumugisha — 2–0
- 30' Goal: Mohamed Belloumi — 2–1
- 63' Goal: Adil Boulbina — 2–2
Starting line-ups
Burundi (5-4-1)
- 1 J. Nahimana
- 4 A. Muderi
- 22 C. Nduwarugira
- 19 F. Nsabiyumva
- 14 Youssouf Ndayishimiye
- 20 B. Kanakimana
- 7 J. Girumugisha
- 5 H. Msanga
- 8 Mokono Elie Eldhino
- 18 Mossi Nduwumwe
- 21 Asman ndikumana
Algeria (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Melvin Mastil
- 13 Jaouen Hadjam
- 21 Ramy Bensebaïni
- 3 A. Abada
- 19 S. Radouani
- 10 Farès Chaïbi
- 17 Himad Abdelli
- 18 A. Boulbina
- 30 Ibrahim Maza
- 20 Mohamed Belloumi
- 12 Amin Chiakha
About this match
On this page: the Burundi vs Algeria final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this AFCON Qualifying fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Burundi and Algeria team pages or the AFCON Qualifying page.