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July 19, 2019
Senegal and Algeria will attempt to secure their place inAfrica Cup of Nations history in Friday’s final in Cairo.
Senegal, the 2002 runners-up, are desperate to end a longwait for a first continental title, while Algeria is looking to add to thetrophy they lifted as hosts 29 years ago.
With the stakes so high passions are mounting across thecontinent and elsewhere, notably in France where celebrations have overflowedinto violence earlier in the tournament.
For Senegal, Africa’s top-ranked side, the ride to the finalhas encountered its share of bumps in the road but there is little doubt theshowpiece at the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium will feature thetournament’s two standout teams.
A Youcef Belaili goal gave Algeria a 1-0 win when thecountries met in the group stage, but this time there is no second chance withCup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor.
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse is on a mission for personal redemptionas the skipper of the side beaten on penalties in 2002 final, when his missedkick handed the title to Cameroon.