Algeria Beat Zambia 3-1 in AFCON Qualifier
Listen to the story
Algeria's national football team defeated Zambia 3-1 in a qualifying match for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Algeria team, nicknamed "the Greens," has been working hard to prepare for its qualifying campaign. Before facing Zambia, the team focused on making final adjustments to its play.
The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the most important football tournaments on the continent. Countries compete in qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the final tournament, which will be held in 2027.
After the win over Zambia, players and staff gave statements to the media about the match and the team's performance.
There has also been discussion about what is happening within the national team more broadly, though details remain limited.
The victory is an important step for Algeria in its efforts to qualify for the 2027 tournament. Football fans across the country have been following the team's progress closely.
More matches in the qualifying stage are expected as teams continue competing for spots in the final tournament.
Vocabulary3 words
- qualifying campaign
- a series of games a team plays to try to reach a big competition
- tournaments
- big sports competitions with many teams
- statements
- things said in public, often to reporters
📚 Ready to use these words in a real conversation?
Practice live with a real tutor on Preply.
Quiz
Answer key
1. Algeria won 3-1 2. The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 3. True
✅ Nice work on the quiz!
Keep the momentum going — book a live English lesson with a Preply tutor.
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Algeria's national football team defeated Zambia _____-1 in a qualifying match for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Algeria team, nicknamed "the _____," has been working hard to prepare for its qualifying campaign.
Before facing Zambia, the team focused on making final _____ to its play.
The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the most important football _____ on the continent.
Countries compete in qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the final tournament, which will be held in _____.
After the win over Zambia, players and staff gave statements to the _____ about the match.
There has also been discussion about what is happening within the national team more _____.
The victory is an important step for Algeria in its efforts to _____ for the 2027 tournament.
Football fans across the country have been following the team's progress _____.
More matches in the qualifying stage are expected as teams continue _____ for spots in the final tournament.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think qualifying matches are important for national football teams?
- How do football fans usually follow their national team's progress?
- What do you think coaches and players might say after an important win?
- Why might there be discussions about what is happening inside a national team?
🎓 Enjoyed this story?
Turn today's reading into real speaking practice with a live Preply tutor.