Soccer-Goals against Sudan not a response to critics, says Mahrez

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Hilal v Al Ahli - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 28, 2025 Al Ahli's Riyad Mahrez during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Stringer

Dec 24 (Reuters) - Algeria captain ‌Riyad Mahrez said his two goals in Wednesday's 3-0 win ‌over Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations Group E were ‌not a response to his critics.

Forward Mahrez, who plays for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia after moving from Manchester City, struck twice in Rabat, Morocco before Ibrahim Maza netted ‍his first international goal.