Head to head time - Angola 0-0 Algeria

With much at stake defences remained tough
Coach Sadaane felt his side did enough
Adequate for Algeria and hosts Angola
Anxious goalless draw in luminous Luanda

Games best effort with Ger Bougherra
Feeble attempt commonly trial and error
Ze Kalanga freekick tipped over the bar
With Mali out both lit the cigar

Second and third finishing level on four
Malawi on three failed to reach the shore
Algeria and Mali’s head-to-head used
Rule change leaving most of Africa confused

Palancas Negras top, Foxes runners up
Living another day in the Nations Cup

Number 7
(c) Emdad Rahman
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