Afcon 2021: Holders Algeria crash out after Ivory Coast defeat
Defending champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 defeat against Ivory Coast in Douala.
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Equatorial Guinea claim narrow win over Sierra Leone to confirm passage to AFCON last 16 and dump opponents out
Equatorial Guinea claimed a 1-0 win over Sierra Leone to book their passage to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. The two teams went into their final group game with destiny in their own hands, with both knowing a win would guarantee their progress.
Ivory Coast 3-1 Algeria: Humbled holders sent home as emphatic Elephants march into last-16
Defending champions Algeria have crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 3-1 to Ivory Coast to finish bottom of Group E. The Foxes, who needed a win to keep their tournament hopes alive, could not deal with the Elephants' physical nature and finish the tournament winless.
Tottenham consider Franck Kessie move in January to avoid bidding war for AC Milan midfielder - reports
Tottenham could bid for AC Milan’s Franck Kessie in January to avoid a free transfer bidding war this summer, according to reports. The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international is out of contract this summer and can negotiate a free transfer with a club outside Italy, however Milan may be tempted to sell in the January transfer window to avoid losing him for nothing.
Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon
Watch Ivory Coast v Algeria on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 15:50 GMT on Thursday, 20 January.
Back-to-the-wall Mahrez wants Algeria to do their talking on the pitch
YAOUNDE : Under pressure Algeria are well aware only a victory will ensure their progress at the Africa Cup of Nations and want to do the talking on the field, captain Riyad Mahrez said on Wednesday.
Transfer news: Carlos, Balotelli, Mourinho, Pogba, Kessie, Martial
Sevilla's Brazilian defender Diego Carlos, 28, has told the Spanish club he wants to leave and join Newcastle United. (Sky Sports)external-link