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Mahrez on target as five-star Algeria end 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers unbeaten

Riyad Mahrez scored a goal as Algeria thrashed Botswana 5-0 and they ended their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign without losing a match.

After missing the Desert Foxes' 3-3 draw with Zambia on Thursday, the 30-year-old returned to Algeria's starting XI at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium on Monday.

Although the reigning African champions already secured qualification for next year's tournament in Cameroon, the victory stretched their dominance in Group H as they comfortably sit atop of the table.

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They ended their qualifying campaign with 14 points from six matches - four wins and two draws, and Zimbabwe picked up the second qualifying ticket in the group after gathering eight points from the same number of matches.