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Cornered Algeria's Desert Warriors leave Afcon in shame

Senegal's defender Saliou Ciss (R) challenges Algeria's forward Riyad Mahrez during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group B football match between Senegal and Algeria in Franceville on January 23, 2017. / AFP PHOTO /

Algeria arrived here as kings awaiting coronation, but left like captured soldiers.

Lucky fans and journalists, who were at the airport when Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez and company touched down ready for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), were jostling for selfies and autographs.

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