Senegal inadvertently do themselves a favour with Algeria defeat

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has been battling to convince the media and public that his team are not favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations and his players might have inadvertently done the job for him.

The Lions of Teranga certainly did not look like potential champions as they allowed themselves to be bullied by Algeria's more physical approach during their 1-0 defeat on Thursday.

In a tournament where many of their players ply their trade in the lower divisions of European leagues or are still based in Africa, Senegal are an exception. They also enjoy a stability rare in African football with coach Aliou Cisse, himself with wide European experience from his playing days, into his fifth year in charge.

"This generation of 2019 is an extraordinary one with very good players, but that does not mean we are favourites. The favourites are the teams who have won the competition before."

 

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