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Afcon 2019: 'We want to write our own history' - Algeria coach Belmadi

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has stated his side wants to write their own history by winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

On Sunday, the Desert Foxes take on Nigeria in the semi-final of the continental tournament, the first time they will be playing in the last four of the finals since 2010.

Algeria have been impressive in the competition, qualifying for the Round of 16 as Group C leaders and defeating Senegal, the top-ranked African team, in the process.

They went on to demolish Guinea 3-0 before edging past Ivory Coast via a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final to extend their winning run to six games.