We will have two players at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, being held in Gabon. Find out when they’ll be in action and how they’re getting on with their respective countries: Ismael Bennacer AlgeriaIsmael BennacerAlgeria 2-2 Zimbabwe, January 15Algeria 1-2 Tunisia, January 19Senegal 2-2 Algeria, January 23 Ismael was called up by coach Georges Leekens at late notice after an injury to Saphir Taider. He was an unused substitute as Algeria drew 2-2 with Zimbabwe. Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring before Kudakwashe Mahachi and Nyasha Mushekwi put Zimbabwe in front. Mahrez then scored again in the 82nd minute to level the scores. Ismael was also an unused substitute in the...
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