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Soccer-Algeria in another World Cup goal feast as they beat Niger

By Mark Gleeson

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani scored twice as African champions Algeria ran riot at home again in World Cup qualifying, beating Niger 6-1 in Blida on Friday.

The rout followed Algeria's 8-0 home triumph over Djibouti last month, where Slimani scored four goals, and ensured they remained ahead of Burkina Faso in their qualifying group, albeit on goal difference.

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