Maza stars for Algeria after bright Leverkusen start

The 20-year-old playmaker scored and assisted as Algeria beat Zambia, continuing a superb run of form.

I. Maza

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Age

Position

Midfielder

Club

Bayer Leverkusen

Nationality

Algerian

Key stat

Goal and assist vs Zambia

What happened. Ibrahim Maza scored and assisted in Algeria's 3-1 AFCON 2027 qualifying win over Zambia on Friday, playing the full 90 minutes. His equaliser and back-heeled assist capped a strong international break after a fine start to the season with Bayer Leverkusen.

Maza has played every minute of Leverkusen's opening four Bundesliga fixtures
He has a goal and an assist in that span, plus a Man of the Match display in the 4-0 win over Union Berlin
Algeria next face Burundi away on 29 September, then Niger in a friendly on 6 October

Maza's form under new Leverkusen head coach Carles Martínez makes him one to watch as club and country action resumes.

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