Senegal's coach Aliou Cisse (L) and Algeria's coach Djamel Belmadi walk together ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Kenya and Tanzania at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo on June 27, 2019. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo credit should read KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images)After 51 matches and 101 goals, the first-ever 24-team Africa Cup of Nations tournament will draw to a close on Friday with a fitting finale between two of the continent’s strongest nations. For years, both Algeria and Senegal have boasted a wealth of talent matched only by the lack of reward to show for it. The 43-year old has since traded his studs for a seat on the sidelines, having being appointed Senegal coach in 2015, and is looking for his shot at redemption. Glory beckons for the winner and all that remains to be seen is which nation will rise from their slumber to claim it.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2019 19:07 UTC