AFCON, Algeria and Riyad Mahrez
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Riyad Mahrez, the star winger of the Algerian national team, has made a significant announcement regarding his international career that has captured the attention of football fans worldwide. With the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in full swing and Algeria set to face Nigeria in the quarter-finals,
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Riyad Mahrez has confirmed that the current edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be his last as he seeks continental glory again with Algeria.
Algeria secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Sunday.Mahrez made no mistake with his 23rd-minute kick as he followed his brace in the opening 3-0 defeat of Sudan to take his tally at this Cup of Nations to three goals.