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Algeria out of African Nations Cup early as Tunisia reach quarterfinals

Algeria crashed out of the African Nations Cup at the group stage on Monday as Islam Slimani's brace was not enough to beat a much-changed Senegal side in Franceville.

Senegal were already assured of topping Group B, and despite showing 10 alterations from their previous game, they still had enough to hold Georges Leekens' side to a 2-2 draw.

Leicester striker Slimani struck in either half but saw Pape Diop and Moussa Sow cancel out his efforts -- although even victory would not have been enough as Tunisia beat Zimbabwe 4-2 to take second spot.

Slimani opened the scoring on 10 minutes with his first goal of the finals, finishing off Sofiane Hanni's cross from six yards to put Algeria ahead.

Senegal equalised just before the interval as Diop sent a bouncing half-volley past Malik Asselah after Aissa Mandi's header fell to the Espanyol midfielder.

It was Leicester pair Riyad Mahrez and Slimani who combined to put Algeria back in front after 52 minutes, the former seeing an untidy finish just cross the line from his club-mate's cross.

But the lead lasted little more than a minute as Sow's low drive brought Senegal level for the second time in the contest, meaning Leicester will get their players back earlier than expected.

Meanwhile, Tunisia stormed 3-0 in front in 36 minutes and led 4-1 at half-time on their way to beating Zimbabwe.

The opening goal came in the ninth minute when a corner was sent directly to Naim Sliti 20 yards out and his deflected shot beat Zimbabwe keeper Tatenda Mkuruva. Youssef Msakni doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, firing home low after a one-two with Sliti, and Yassine Khenissi added the third with a sliding near-post finish after being played in by Hamdi Naguez.

Zimbabwe claimed an eye-catching consolation goal just before half-time when Knowledge Musona juggled past two defenders and hammered home. But hopes of a turnaround were quickly dashed as Costa Nhamoinesu shoved Khenissi in the penalty area. The forward may have handled the ball beforehand, but the penalty was awarded and Wahbi Khazri's shot found its way under Mkuruva.

Zimbabwe pulled another goal back just before the hour when the impressive Musona set half-time substitute Tendai Ndoro free on an overlapping run and he took a touch and beat Rami Jridi.

Tunisia will face Group A winners Burkina Faso on Saturday, while Senegal face Cameroon.