Africa Cup of Nations 2019, Senegal 0-1 Algeria: 5 Talking Points

#1 Algeria have more to their game than just Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez was a constant threat for Senegal.

Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez is a player that you can never give even a slice of freedom near the 18-yard box, as his wicked left-foot can unleash a lethal strike from that distance before the keeper can even react.

Heading into the fixture having scored in their opening fixture, there was a lot of talk about this match being a battle between Mane and Mahrez.

But as the game unfolded it became clear that Algeria have a great deal of talent in their attacking third and all of them are equally lethal on counter-attacks.

The only goal of the game was also result of one such counter-attack where Feghouli chased down the ball into the right-hand corner and crossed it to the edge of the box where Belaili timed his run to perfection and found the goal that proved to be the winner.