Mahrez Nets Twice as Algeria Crush Niger 6-1

Riyad Mahrez celebrated his inclusion in the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees on Friday by scoring two goals to lead Algeria to a 6-1 victory over Niger in the World Cup qualifiers.

The defending champion remained at the top of Group A ahead of Burkina Faso, with a difference of goals in a struggle between two teams to take first place and qualify for the final elimination round next March.

It also raised the Desert Foxes's undefeated run to 30 matches.

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Mahrez's goal came from a free-kick as he converted a free-kick to break the deadlock in the 27th minute and give Algeria a 1-0 advantage in the first half.

After Sofiane Feghouli doubled the lead two minutes into the second half, Manchester City winger and former African Footballer of the Year Mahrez scored from a penalty on the hour for a 3-1 lead.

After Sofiane Feghouli doubled the lead two minutes into the second half, the Manchester City winger "Mahrez" scored from the penalty spot in an hour to advance 3-1.

Niger's Zakaria Suleiman scored his own goal and Islam Slimani raised his score in the World Cup qualifiers to six goals with two goals.