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2019 AFCON: Mahrez scores as Algeria enjoy 2-0 win over Kenya

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June 24, 2019
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2019 AFCON: Mahrez scores as Algeria enjoy 2-0 win over Kenya

Riyad Karim Mahrez of Algeria celebrating scoring to 2-0 during the 2019 African Cup of Nations match between Algeria and Kenya at the 30 November Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on June 23,2019. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Riyad Mahrez led Algeria to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kenya as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations finals campaign on Sunday in Cairo.

It was a competent display in this Group C match.

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Team captain Mahrez netted the second goal just before half-time after striker Baghdad Bounedjah, had opened the scoring with a 34th minute penalty kick.

Kenya midfielder, Dennis Odhiambo, gave away the spot kick with an errant tackle on Youcef Atal.

Atal had made a run down the right wing before cutting inside and forcing the Kenyan into a clumsy attempt to stop him.

Mahrez netted the second nine minutes later as he ghosted unmarked into the penalty area to lash in a pass that was pulled back from the byline.

Mahrez’s powerful shot took a deflection off Kenya full-back? Aboud Omar, as it flew into the net.

It was as much as Algeria deserved with an overwhelming showing against the Kenyans, who looked largely outclassed on their return to the finals for the first time in 15 years.

Algeria’s strong pressing forced Kenya to constantly turn over possession and never gave them an opportunity to create any chances.

Kenya’s only promising attack came with just six minutes left when Ayub Timbe’s run down the right wing set up a chance for Michael Olunga.

But he was thwarted by the Algerian defence.

Earlier on Sunday, Senegal beat Kenya’s neighbours Tanzania 2-0 in the opening Group C match at the same venue in another one-sided meeting.

Keita Balde put them ahead in the first half and Krepin Diatta rifled a shot through a crowd of players for the second just after the hour to confirm Senegal’s dominance.

Algeria and Senegal meet next in Cairo on Thursday.

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