Sadio Mane of Senegal is challenged by Riyad Mahrez of Algeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Senegal and Algeria at 30 June Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 27 June 2019.CAIRO - Sadio Mane's Senegal and an Algeria side captained by Riyad Mahrez will attempt to secure their place in Africa Cup of Nations history in Friday's final in Cairo.
A Youcef Belaili goal gave Algeria a 1-0 win when the countries met in the group stage, but this time there is no second chance with Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor."If you get to the final, the aim is obviously to win it. "Algeria are a great team and we respect them," he added."We're in the final now and determined to win."Liverpool star Mane is hoping to fulfil his"wildest dream" as one of just a handful of Africans to win both the UEFA Champions League and Cup of Nations.Going to Dakar with the trophy would be extraordinary. It would be my wildest dream," Mane told France Football ahead of the competition.
Algeria owed that victory to a stunning last-gasp free-kick from Mahrez, who is craving further honours here after a domestic treble with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
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