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
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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