Ivory Coast finish top as defending champions Algeria crash out

Defending champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 defeat against Ivory Coast in Douala. Needing a win to stay alive, Algeria trailed by two goals at the break after Franke Kessie capped off a fine move and Ibrahim Sangare headed home.

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Equatorial Guinea shock defending champions Algeria

Equatorial Guinea stunned Algeria to leave the defending champions on the brink of a group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Esteban Obiang slid in at the far post to convert a flick-on and net the only goal with 20 minutes left in Douala.

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Freak goal sees Algeria down Senegal to win Africa Cup of Nations

A freak early goal from Baghdad Bounedjah saw Algeria crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions. The Fennecs early strike was enough to crush the hearts of Senegal.

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Majestic Mahrez fires Algeria past Nigeria into AFCON Final

Riyad Mahrez scored a sublime 95th freekick to send Algeria into the Africa Cup of Nations final at the expense of Nigeria. The Fennecs took the lead thanks to a William Troost-Ekong own-goal but an Odion Ighalo penalty brought the Super Eagles back into the game.

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