That’s all from me. Algeria had a flood of first-half chances, but achieved little in the second period until Riyad Mahrez stepped up for that late, late free kick. It was enough. Bye! What cool from Mahrez. What guts, what technique. He had a quiet game, but somehow he’s always there
Tag: Africa Cup of Nations 2019
Nigeria into Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as Naby Keïta makes return for Guinea
Nigeria have become the first side to advance to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Guinea 1-0 in Alexandria. As with their opening Group B win over Burundi, the Super Eagles left it late to make a breakthrough against stubborn opponents. It was centre-back Kenneth Omeruo
South Africa v Morocco: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 – live!
1 min: We’re under way! Anthems done, both teams are having a little pre-match huddle, and we’ll soon by under way. The players are out, and the national anthems are being played. South Africa’s anthem starts superbly, I think, but then meanders along disappointingly before eventually giving up. The sun is shining over
