It was an early scrappy strike that decided the match as Baghdad Bounedjah ball was deflected into the net.

The game didn’t really create any spark as only few chances were created, though the story would have been different if Sengal’s penalty call wasn’t overturn by VAR.

For Senegal a win would have mean they will secure their first Cup of Nations trophy but it was Algeria who secure their second African Cup of Nations trophy after 29 years.