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2019 winner, Algeria, have been sent packing from the ongoing AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire after losing 1-0 to Mauritania at the Stade de la Paixin Bouake on Tuesday night.
Captain Mohamed Dellash Yaly scored after 37 minutes for the underdogs, who will fill one of four places reserved for third-placed finishers in the group stage.
All the odds favored Algeria to pick their first win in the but Mauritania came to the party, sending their North African opponents packing.
Yali Dellahi controlled a rebound to produce a great strike which deflected to put Mauritania ahead.
After taking the lead in the 37th minute, Amir Abdou managed situations and defended his lead throughout the game.
Goalkeeper Babacar Niasse made heroic saves to keep the Lions of Chinguetti in the game. The win is Mauritania’s first in the history of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON.
With three points, Mauritania are through to the knockout stage and will play group B leaders Cape Verde on Monday, January 25.