Riyad Mahrez celebrates his strike for AlgeriaManchester City winger Riyad Mahrez was on target as Algeria launched their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 Group C win over Kenya on Sunday. Baghdad Bounedjah scored from the penalty spot in the 34th minute to give Les Fennecs the lead. Mahrez then doubled the advantage two minutes before the break when his shot from Ismael Bennacer's cut-back was deflected past goalkeeper Patrick Matasi by Abud Omar. Meanwhile, Senegal reinforced their status as one of the favourites to win the competition by starting their campaign in Egypt with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania. Senegal did not miss Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, who was suspended for the game, as it began with a solid display in Cairo.

Source: Sky sports June 24, 2019 08:37 UTC