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Algeria win 1-0 away to Cameroon in World Cup playoff first leg

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February 5, 2022 Burkina Faso fan in the stands before the match REUTERS

Algeria's Islam Slimani headed home for a 1-0 away victory over Cameroon in their World Cup playoff first leg in Douala on Friday to take a giant step towards a place at this year's finals in Qatar.

The tall striker extended his goal tally in the African qualifiers to eight with a powerful header from a 40th minute free kick for the winner in a cagey game at the Japoma Stadium.

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