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Algeria 2 - 2 Zimbabwe: Mahrez double rescues point for Algeria

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Mahrez scores twice but Algeria held by Zimbabwe

Algeria's newly crowned African Footballer of the Year Riyad Mahrez scored twice as they rescued a point in a 2-2 draw against Zimbabwe in a thrilling opening Group B game at the African Nations Cup on Sunday.

Mahrez had handed Algeria a 12th minute lead with a goal befitting his new status but then saw Zimbabwe come from behind to lead with just eight minutes left before the Leicester City forward salvaged a draw by completing his double.

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