AFCON 2015: Riyad Mahrez Shines as Algeria Advances to Quarter-Finals
Algeria secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Senegal on Tuesday. Riyad Mahrez, who opened the scoring in the 11th minute, was named “Man of the Match” by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for his decisive performance.
Algeria’s Qualification
With this win, the Fennecs finish second in Group C, behind Ghana on goal difference. Algeria’s goals came from:
Riyad Mahrez (11’)
Nabil Bentaleb (82’)
This victory also meant Senegal’s elimination, as they finished third in the group.
Quarter-Final Opponent
Algeria will now face the winner of Group D in the quarter-finals. The identity of that opponent remains undecided and will be revealed after tonight’s decisive final matches in Group D, featuring:
Cameroon vs. Ivory Coast
Mali vs. Guinea
All four teams are still in contention, with each having two points and identical goal differences, making the outcomes wide open.
Mahrez’s performance continues to underline his growing reputation on the continental stage. With Algeria showing renewed confidence after bouncing back from a loss to Ghana, all eyes will be on their next clash in the knockouts.
