The Ivorians around former Frankfurter Sebastién Haller beat Algeria 3-1. Algeria was eliminated with just one point as the group bottom. Franck Kessie (23rd), Ibrahim Sangare (39th) and Nicolas Pepe (54th) secured the two-time African champions (7 points) a place in the round of 16 as group winners with their goals. Sofiane Bendebka scored for Algeria (73′), Riyad Mahrez had previously put a penalty kick on the post (60′).
Africa Cup of Nations: Defending champions Algeria eliminated after preliminary round – Soccer
