View
comments
Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Algeria were held to a goalless draw with minnows Sierra Leone, with goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara taking the headlines.
His heroics between the sticks saw his side earn a superb point and clean sheet, and to little surprise, the stopper celebrated the result as if were a victory at full-time.
The 22-year-old was later named the man of the match in the surprise stalemate, thanks to a brave display which saw him frustrate one of the tournament's favourites.
Sierra Leone goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara was his country's hero in their Algeria stalemate
Sierra Leone are playing in their first Cup of Nations since 1996 and only their third ever, while heavyweights Algeria remain unbeaten since 2018.
They carved out plenty of openings to win, however, with Yacine Brahimi twice firing straight at Kamara and Sofiane Bendebka somehow failing to hit the target.
Even Riyad Mahrez was left without the answers when his low drive, which seemed destined to nestle in the bottom corner, was tipped out by the in-form 'keeper.
Kamara delivered a commanding performance between the sticks to secure the AFCON draw
The final act saw Baghdad Bounedjah nod weakly at Kamara
