Algeria began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title with a goalless draw against a stubborn and spirited Sierra Leone side in Group E.
The Leone Stars had the better first-half openings, with Alhaji Kamara sending two chances narrowly wide.
After the break Algeria forward Yacine Brahimi shot straight at keeper Mohamed Nbalie Kamara, who also tipped a low shot from Riyad Mahrez past the post.
Kamara then denied Ramy Bensebaini and Baghdad Bounedjah in stoppage time.
Former England defender Steven Caulker, who recently switched international allegiance to Sierra Leone, made two crucial blocks to help his side to a clean sheet on their first Nations Cup appearance since 1996.
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COMMENTS
First goalless draw in the tournament but the most entertain so far, you will be like is this not the same Sierra Leon we score 4goals against in just 45minutes? Almighty Algeria can’t even crack them, las las soccer have gone far from the days of minnor, except more shocker result.
Why I laugh when people criticize rohr…he has his technical deficiency which all coaches have..but he is not dt bad. Africa teams have developed no more minors. Senegal vs Zimbabwe was another point.
That’s futuball for u no more minor team in africa football anymore every man na giant hope egypt & mo salah will learn from dis
Algeria is not special. This is Africa football.
This is just one the reason Rhor should not have been fired!!!!
Rohr surrendered 4 goals lead to Sierra Leone in our own home. SAD!
@TOBI @Sugar Daddy they shall all regret it. Infact match never start “their own” is already giving excuse by criticising Dennis and Ighalo for their absence. For me thats indirectly saying he regrets taking over GENERAL ROHR’S position.
Monkey always talking shit.
Must you always talk anyhow self? Rohr asslickers … you too yarn opata
How do you all know that Algeria will beat Sierra leone?, i said that 2 days ago and i was right.
How Market Rohr Asslickers??? Empty brains!!!