Algeria will face Senegal after Mahrez’s Free kick in the dying embers of the game found the back of the net.   An own goal from William Troost-Ekong gave Algeria the lead in the first half before Nigeria levelled the score through Odion Ighalo’s penalty.   Algeria were the dominant force right from the off,…

Algeria has qualified for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.   It was the Ivorian’s who looked dominant in the opening minutes, as Rais M’Bolhi produced a brilliant save to push Max Gradel’s curling effort onto the post.  …

Islam Slimani and Adam Ounas’ brace help Algeria to a 3-0 win over Tanzania as they finished top of Group C at the African Cup of Nations. After many attempts, all three goals came in the final 10 minutes of the first half. Algeria alongside hosts Egypt and Morocco finish the group stages with the…

Youcef Belaili’s second half goal was enough for the Desert Foxes to finish top of group C undefeated.   Following a very quiet first half, Algeria did well to hold on to just a goal lead as Senegal’s main man Sadio Mane came close to equalising in the final moments of the game as he…