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To Atlas Lions’ coach Hervé Renard said that the Algerian team is the best performing squad at the Africa Cup of Nations, AFP reports.
«I think there will be a lot of observers who will agree with me», Renard said on Thursday in a press conference held ahead of the Lions’ game against Benin. «I think up until now Algeria have been the best team at this tournament, notably in the match against Senegal where they performed very, very well», he added.
«There's speed and spontaneity, with top quality players, a world-class player in (Riyad) Mahrez, and youngsters like (Youcef) Atal and (Ismael) Bennacer who are doing a remarkable job».
«Now from the perspective of the final, we're only in the last 16. We're concentrating on our match we have to play tomorrow, ensuring there are no nasty surprises», Renard said.
Both Moroccan and Algerian teams qualified for the last 16 after winning three games. Algeria will be playing, Sunday, against Guinea.
