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Algeria began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with an underwhelming 0-0 draw against Sierra Leone in Douala on Tuesday, as Riyad Mahrez's side struggled to break down one of the tournament's rank outsiders.
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal, heavily impacted by Covid-19 infections, failed to impress again at the Africa Cup of Nations but a 0-0 draw with Guinea in Bafoussam on Friday all but ensured their progress to the knockout stages. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports from Cameroon.
Algeria win the Africa Cup of Nations final, beating Senegal 1-0 in Cairo. Also, Jacob Zuma refuses to continue testifying in a state capture inquiry, but then backtracks. The former South African President maintains corruption allegations against him are a conspiracy. And, Sudanese protest leaders postpone talks with army rulers, saying they need more time to form an internal concensus.
Mali beat title hopefuls Tunisia 1-0 in a match that was a tale of two penalties on Wednesday (January 12) as the Africa Cup of Nations moved to Limbe in Cameroon's southwest. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us more.
Egypt went into their first Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) match with high hopes, boasting a magnificent asset in the shape of iconic Liverpool striker Mo Salah. But Nigeria dashed their hopes: A clinical Kelechi Iheanacho strike put them ahead 30 minutes in and they never looked back.
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