Baghdad Bounedjah's early goal propelled Algeria to a first Africa Cup of Nations title in 29 years after a fiery 1-0 victory over Sadio Mane's Senegal in Friday's final in Cairo. The win is for the whole country," Algeria goalkeeper Rais M'Bolhi told beIN Sports. We've been working together a long time for this Cup of Nations and we wanted it but tonight it didn't go our way." It was the first time Gomis had conceded in almost 400 minutes in Egypt having replaced the injured Edouard Mendy ahead of Senegal's final group game. Baghdad Bounedjah's second-minute goal gave Algeria their second Africa Cup of Nations titleAlgerian supporters outnumbered their Senegalese counterparts at the Cairo International StadiumSadio Mane was denied the chance to join elite company as one of just a few Africans to win both the UEFA Champions League and Africa Cup of Nations

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2019 21:15 UTC