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Holders Algeria held to surprise goalless draw by Sierra Leone at Cup of Nations

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January 11, 2022 Sierra Leone's Mohamed Buya Turay in action with Algeria's Youcef Atal REUTERS

Holders Algeria were held to a surprise goalless draw by Sierra Leone as they made an uninspiring start to the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title in Douala on Tuesday.

Algeria were expected to get their Group E campaign at the tournament in Cameroon off to an easy start against minnows Sierra Leone, who were returning to the tournament for the first time since 1996.

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