Senegal vs Algeria
AFCON Final
Venue: Cairo International Stadium
Kick-off: 8.00pm (BST), Friday 19 July
Senegal and Algeria meet in the Africa Cup of Nations final this week.
Algeria couldn’t have planned a more dramatic semi-final victory if they tried – with Riyad Mahrez slamming home a sensational free kick with virtually the last kick of the game against Nigeria on Sunday night.
Senegal meanwhile reached a final for just the second time in their history with an extra time goal from Dylan Bronn sinking Tunisia.
Sadio Mane is looking to make it the perfect summer and match his club success with Liverpool with a triumph for the Lions of Teranga.
Senegal vs Algeria team news
Senegal will be without key defender Kalidou Koulibaly for Friday’s decider.
The Napoli defender was booked for a second time in three matches after conceding a penalty in Sunday's 1-0 semi-final win over Tunisia in Cairo and will be suspended for the final.
"It's a shame we will be without Kalidou, he's vital in this team, a player who gives us a lot. We will also be playing for him," midfielder Pape Alioune Ndiaye told reporters after the extra-time triumph at the 30 June Stadium.
Score prediction: Senegal 2-1 Algeria
Algeria are resilient and will enter the contest full of confidence after Sunday’s late winner – but Senegal have too many potential match winners in their side with Rennes pair M’Baye Niang and Ismaila Sarr backing up Mane.
Tickets
Ticket information is available here through ticket seller Tazkarti.
Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change
To lift the trophy
- Senegal: 17/10
- Algeria: 19/10
First goal scorer
- Sadio Mane: 9/2
- No goalscorer: 9/2
- Islam Slimani: 7/1
- Riyad Mahrez: 15/2
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TV channel and live stream information
The Africa Cup of Nations final will be available to watch live on Eurosport 2, with coverage beginning at 8pm.
You can also follow the match LIVE on Standard Sport. Bookmark this page and return at 8pm for our live blog.
