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Algeria loss made us stronger, says Cisse ahead of final rematch

Aliou Cisse has led Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final as both captain and coach [AFP]

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse believes the Africa Cup of Nations group stage defeat by Algeria helped fuel their run to the final, where they will meet the same opponents Friday for the title in Cairo.

Algeria beat Senegal 1-0 in their second game of the tournament in Egypt, but Cisse's side have since won all four matches without conceding a goal, leaving the Teranga Lions on the cusp of a first Cup of Nations crown.

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