AFCON matchday preview: Algeria begin title defence, while heavyweights Nigeria and Egypt tussle

Tuesday will be a day of contrasts as defending champions Algeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence against a Sierra Leone side returning to the competition after a 26-year absence. Algeria will be unequivocal favourites as they look to begin Group E in positive fashion, with Djamel Belmadi’s men unbeaten in 34 competitive […]