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Riyad Mahrez, Algeria Beat Sadio Mane, Senegal 1-0 in Dramatic 2019 AFCON Final

Algeria crowned themselves champions of Africa on Saturday, beating Senegal 1-0 during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Baghdad Bounedjah opened the scoring in less than two minutes with a deflected effort, and the Desert Foxes expertly defended their lead in the first half, barely giving away any chances. Senegal improved after the break, but Algeria's defensive strength won out.

The final was a rematch of their group-stage clash, which Algeria won 1-0. It's Algeria's second title, after the 1990 triumph.

Algeria had the perfect start to the contest, and a lucky bounce gave them the lead inside the first 80 seconds.