**Christian Gourcuff Relieved as Algeria Edges Senegal 1-0 in Friendly**
After coming under pressure following Algeria’s 1-2 defeat to Guinea last week, French coach Christian Gourcuff finally secured a victory with his team on Tuesday.
In Algiers, Algeria narrowly defeated Senegal 1-0 thanks to an 80th-minute goal from Yacine Brahimi. The match also marked the international debut of young Nice winger Saïd Benrahma for the Fennecs.
Both teams now know their opponents for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Algeria will face Tanzania, while Senegal will take on Madagascar.
**Lineups:**
* *Algeria:* Doukha; Ziti, Medjani, Belkaroui, Bedbouda; Feghouli, Mesloub, Taider, Mahrez; Bounedjah, Brahimi
* *Senegal:* Diallo; Gassama, Mbodji, Koulibaly, Ciss; Gana Gueye, Kouyaté, Saivet; Mané, Niasse, Sakho
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