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Riyad Mahrez's Late Goal Sends Algeria Past Nigeria into 2019 AFCON Final

Riyad Mahrez struck a 95th-minute free-kick to send Algeria to the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 win over Nigeria in the last four on Sunday.

The Desert Warriors had taken the lead thanks to an own goal from William Troost-Ekong in the first half. Odion Ighalo drew the Super Eagles level from the penalty spot with 18 minutes remaining after Aissa Mandi had blocked a shot with his arm.

Mahrez's late moment of brilliance was enough to put Algeria into final for the first time since 1990.

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