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Belgium opens with 2-1 comeback win over Algeria

Divock Origi son to legendary Harambee Stars Strike Mike Okoth inspires Belgium to 2-1 win over Algeria in World Cup Group H.

Much-fancied Belgium fought back from a goal down to score twice in the final 20 minutes and earn a hard-fought 2-1 victory over gutsy Algeria in their World Cup Group H opener on Tuesday.

Substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens turned the game around after Algeria playmaker Sofiane Feghouli had given them a 25th minute lead with a penalty at the Mineirao stadium.

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