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Mahrez shines as other stars fade at Africa Cup of Nations

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has been the standout forward of the Africa Cup of Nations [AFP]

Of all the big name strikers who took their form and pedigree from Europe's top leagues into the Africa Cup of Nations, only one has truly lived up to his star billing: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez.

Fallen by the wayside lie Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Hakim Ziyech of Ajax who both struggled at the end of a long season to inspire Egypt and Morocco respectively.

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