End of the Undefeated Streak: Algeria Falls to Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea ended Algeria's streak of 35 consecutive matches without a loss when Esteban Obiang scored in the second half, leading his team to a surprise 1-0 victory over the title holder during the second round of Group E in the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Obiang converted a cross from a corner kick into the net from close range past Algeria's goalkeeper Rais M'Bolhi in the 70th minute. Algeria, the champion of the 2019 edition in Egypt, was close to matching Italy's record of 37 consecutive matches without defeat set last year, as Algeria had not lost since October 2018. Algeria's points remain at one, placing them at the bottom of the group, which is topped by Ivory Coast with four points from two matches, followed by Equatorial Guinea, who recorded their first victory in the tournament, and Sierra Leone in third place with two points after drawing 2-2 with Ivory Coast earlier today. Ivory Coast will face Algeria on Thursday in a decisive match to conclude the group stage, while Equatorial Guinea will meet Sierra Leone.