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Mahrez: Manchester City winger scores against Zimbabwe to help Algeria qualify for Afcon 2022

Defending champions Algeria have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after playing out a 2-2 draw against Zimbabwe on Monday.

Montpellier forward Andy Delort opened the scoring in the encounter before Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez doubled the Desert Foxes’ lead.

Zdravko Logarusic’s men, however, fought from behind to ensure they avoided defeat at home with Knowledge Musona reducing the deficit moments before the half-time break before Prince Dube scored an important equalising goal for his side eight minutes before full-time.

Mahrez featured for the duration of the game in his 66th appearance as the Desert Foxes extended their unbeaten run to 21 games across all competitions.