Senegal draws with Algeria to reach AFCON quarterfinals
FRANCEVILLE, Jan. 23, 2017 (AMP) — Gabon 2017 : Senegal tied 2-2 with Algeria (halftime: 1-1), in a AFCON group stage game on Monday night at the Stade de Franceville.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Diop ('43) for Senegal, Slimani ('10) for Algeria and one each in the second, Sow ('53) for Senegal, Slimani ('52) for Algeria.
Senegal advance to the Quarterfinals. Algeria is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Senegal at the AFCON
- 14 appearances (first in 1965)
- 25 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2002) Fourth Place (1965, 1990, 2006)
Algeria at the AFCON
- 1 title (1990)
- 17 appearances (first in 1968)
- 26 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1990) Runners-up (1980) Third Place (1984, 1988) Fourth Place (1982, 2010)
Senegal
2:2
Algeria
2:2 (1:1)
- 23 January 2017
- 20:00
- Franceville
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Senegal | 7 |
 Tunisia | 6 |
| Algeria | 2 |
 Zimbabwe | 1 |
Matches
AFCON History
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