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#3 Algeria finally have their date with destiny
It is well established that Algeria are one of the top sides in African football, but rather surprisingly, the North Africans have won the Nations Cup just once.
They have been blessed with some of the most gifted players from the continent in the last decade, but rather frustratingly, they have not been able to pull their weight when it matters most.
However, they have been one of the most impressive sides at this tournament, as coach Djamel Belmadi has drilled them into a very compact team, difficult to break down and very technical on the ball.
Their victory over Nigeria means they are through to the final of the Nations Cup, which is incidentally their first appearance at the showpiece event in 29 years.
Having seen their national team falter for so long, Algerians can revel in the fact that they are just 90 minutes away from glory and this is no less than a talented group of players deserve.
