Africa Cup of Nations · Saturday 27 January 1996 · Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa 2–1 Algeria (27 Jan 1996): Result & Goals
Goals
- 72'
Mark FishSouth Africa - 84'
Tarek LaziziAlgeria - 85'John MoshoeuSouth Africa
Pre-match prediction
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South Africa winDrawAlgeria win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1640, Algeria 1709) and the outcomes of 8,191 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Africa and Algeria.
- South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Algeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1640, Algeria 1709 — an evenly matched game.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 0–1 vs Egypt24 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–0 vs Angola20 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–0 vs Cameroon13 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–0 vs Germany15 Dec 1995 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Zimbabwe26 Nov 1995 · Simba Tournament
Algeria: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Burkina Faso24 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 2–0 vs Sierra Leone18 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–0 vs Zambia14 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–0 vs Ivory Coast2 Dec 1995 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Gabon30 Nov 1995 · International Friendly