ALGIERS (Interstat) — Algeria defeated Niger 2-1 on Tuesday, rallying after an early deficit. Niger took the lead in the 12th minute when Ndri K. scored. Ramy Bensebaini pulled Algeria level, and Mohamed Belloumi netted the go-ahead goal in the 53rd minute. Rahim Alhassane recorded an assist for Niger, while Konan Jocelyn was a key contributor over 46 minutes. Alhassane logged 70 minutes, Belloumi 50, and Bensebaini 29. Boulbina A. received a yellow card in the 83rd minute. Both teams made numerous substitutions, including Niger’s five changes at the 46th minute and Algeria’s five changes at the 61st. Niger’s Badamassi O. entered in the 24th minute, and Algeria’s Maza I. came on in the 40th. Niger also made late changes in the 70th minute and stoppage time. Algeria improved to 1-0 in the competition and across all competitions, while Niger dropped to 0-1 in both. The home side secured the victory.