Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has praised his side’s attitude and mental strength in their 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the semi-final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Riyad Mahrez scored the winning goal with his last-mite free-kick after Odion Ighalo’s spot-kick had cancelled out William Troost-Ekong’s own goal.
The victory means the North Africans will play in their first final since 1990, when they won the trophy for the first time as the host nation.
Belmadi admitted the game was tough after his side conceded a penalty but he is pleased with the comeback from the Desert Foxes.