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Algerian fans switch their Friday focus from politics to football

Thousands of Algeria fans have followed their country at this year's African Cup of Nations [AFP]

Algeria's African Cup of Nations final against Senegal will mark the climax not only of the Desert Foxes' campaign on the field but of their fans' recent political campaign in the stands.

In April, long-standing president Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned after weekly Friday protests against his expected candidacy for elections, and football fans have been heavily involved in demonstrations.

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