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Afcon 2019: I was shocked to learn the exit of Morocco - Djamel Belmadi

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has admitted he is yet to come to terms with the exit of Morocco from the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

The Atlas Lions were tossed out of the Round of 16 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra-time against Benin and Belmadi says the shock result gave his side a reminder of the precariousness of the knockout stages.

“The group stage is like a little tournament, which we did well in,” Belmadi is quoted saying by Omnisport as the team prepared to face Guinea on Sunday night.