Soccer-Holders Algeria knocked out of Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast defeat


Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Group E - Ivory Coast v Algeria - Stade de Japoma, Douala, Cameroon - January 20, 2022 Ivory Coast's Serey Die and teammate celebrate after the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

(Corrects score to 3-1)

DOUALA, Cameroon (Reuters) - Nicolas Pepe scored a superb solo goal as Ivory Coast beat Algeria 3-1 to send the defending champions crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday following a disastrous Group E campaign.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Norwich and Leeds draw 0-0 in Championship play-offs first leg
Faisal excited to undergo physiotherapy to return to fitness
Soccer-European berth for Chelsea attainable, James says
Soccer-Spurs to be tested against Man City, says Postecoglou
Soccer-Terzic fuming after Dortmund suffer defeat at Mainz
Soccer-Milan's Pioli says speculation over his future is part of the job
Soccer-Milan back to winning ways with 5-1 thrashing of Cagliari
Soccer-Kewell guards against complacency after Asian Champions League win
Soccer-Ancelotti praises Real Madrid substitutes in the Spanish champions' latest win
Soccer-Chelsea boss Pochettino tempers rumours about future with club

Others Also Read