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Leicester's Riyad Mahrez brace denies Zimbabwe shocker victory against Algeria

Ranked fifth in the continent, Algeria and Zimbabwe placed thirtieth started off day two of the 2017 AFCON with yet another draw, 2-2 after group A contenders ended day one with each scoring once against the opponent. 

The Kaiza Chiefs had a tough task defending their first half lead which they rose to after Algeria had earned an early lead through EPL Leicester's Riyad Mahrez in the twelfth minute. 

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