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Captain Kouyate set for AFCON Final with Senegal

Palace midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate has led his nation Senegal to their second Africa Cup of Nations Final, following their extra-time 1-0 win over Tunisia last night, courtesy of an own goal.

Kouyate has been instrumental for Senegal, captaining the side since their second game. He has also played centre-back in each game, contributing to the side's five clean sheets in six games. Senegal have conceded just one goal against Algeria - to whom they lost 0-1 in the group stages.

Senegal face Algeria on Friday night (20:00 BST) in Cairo, and everyone at Palace wishes Cheikhou the very best of luck for the final.