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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.
Reigning champions Algeria were dumped out of the Africa Cup of Nations after an abject 3-1 defeat against the Ivory Coast as the group stage came to a conclusion on Thursday with Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea and tiny tournament debutants the Comoros all securing places in the last 16. FRANCE 24's Simon Harding reports.
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.
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