The leading African team on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Senegal had not lost since the final of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2019 against Algeria. However, that run came to end on 9 October, when the Lions of Teranga went down 3-1 to Morocco i.
Africa’s reigning champions Algeria claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title last summer in Egypt. Les Fennecs led by Djamel Belmadi defied all odds and had a memorable path to their second continental glory.
They had their maiden trophy at home in 1990, after losing the final to hosts
Not even the most pessimistic of Algeria fans could have imagined that their team would make such a slow start to the third and final round of African zone qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Following their excellent showing at Brazil 20.
· Sayoud stars as Algeria take the title in extra time
· Hosts keep their cool to edge Egypt on penalties for third
· A stunning climax to a historic tournament
Algeria are the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup champions after a final day light on goals but heavy on drama.
- Yacine Brahimi wins the Golden Ball at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021
- Algeria captain beats Youcef Belaili and Akram Afif to the award
- Seifeddine Jaziri takes the Golden Boot and Rais Mbolhi the Golden Glove
Algeria captain Yacine Brahimi was in a league of his own at