LIVE: Algeria vs Zimbabwe | African Cup of Nations | #CAN2017

Match Info:

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS – GROUP B
Match K.O. @ 18:00 Cairo Local Time
Venue: Stade de Franceville

Virtually all the pre-2017 Africa Cup of Nations talk about Group B has concerned which two countries from Algeria, Senegal and Tunisia will advance to the quarter-finals.

Zimbabwe, who complete the quartet based in southeastern Gabonese city Franceville, have been dismissed as no-hopers in a section featuring three of the top five ranked African teams.

Mahrez and Brahimi provide midfield creativity for the Desert Foxes ,while Slimani and El Arabi Hillel Soudani are potent strikers. Ranked 103 in the world and 30 in Africa, Zimbabwe are making their first appearance at the finals since 2006.

They will be heavily relying on Belgium-based striker Knowledge Musona for goals and inspiration.

Algeria coach Georges Leekens: “All the Algerian media and public are talking about is Senegal and Tunisia (the other two teams in Group B), but I am thinking only of Zimbabwe.

“I know they had some pre-tournament problems regarding bonuses, but the Nations Cup history is littered with teams who have defied off-field problems to succeed.

Zimbabwe coach Callisto Pasuwa: “We clearly know we are in a tough group that includes the likes of Algeria and Senegal.

“Football is decided on the pitch and if they can put enough effort just like they did against giants Cameroon in the friendly, then we will surprise everyone.

LIVE: Algeria vs Zimbabwe