Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has commended Riyad Mahrez for his exploits as captain of the Algeria team which lifted the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in July.
The Manchester City forward was a key cog for the Desert Foxes, scoring three goals and providing one assist as they beat Senegal Kenya, Tanzania, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Senegal again, en route a second continental title.
"Riyad performed the role of captain with great elegance," Belmadi told FIFA.com.