Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez revealed how Henry Onyekuru’s position triggered him to change his target that resulted in the winning goal in their 2-1 win over Nigeria.
Mahrez's last-gasp free-kick in the semi-final shattered Nigeria’s dreams of winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time in Egypt.
The Man City star stepped forward to drive his effort into the top corner after Ismael Bennacer was brought down just outside the penalty area in stoppage time.
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The goal sent the Desert Foxes to the final where they won the Afcon title for the first time in 29 years after a 1-0 victory against Senegal
Ahead of Algeria's Afcon 2021 qualifying games against Zambia and Botswana, the 28-year-old recalled the moment against the Super Eagles at Cairo International Stadium.