Algeria’s players celebrate winning the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 final at the Al-Bayt stadium in the Qatari city of Al-Khor on December 18, 2021. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) |
Africa Cup of Nations holders Algeria won the Arab Cup on Saturday, beating Tunisia 2-0 after extra time in Qatar.
Amir Sayoud put Algeria ahead on 99 minutes in front of
60,000 spectators at Al Bayt Stadium, with Yacine Brahimi sealing victory deep
into stoppage time.
Algeria will defend their Cup of Nations crown in Cameroon
next month, having ended a 29-year wait for the trophy in 2019.
The 16-team Arab Cup, organised by FIFA for the first time
in the tournament’s history, was a dry run for the 2022 World Cup using six
stadiums in Qatar.
The hosts finished third after edging Egypt 5-4 on penalties earlier in the day following a goalless draw after 120 minutes.
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