Algeria beat Seychelles 4-0 in AFCON 2017 qualifiers

Algiers, June 14: Algeria beat Seychelles 4-0 in the opener of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2017) qualifiers at the Tchaker Stadium in Blida, 55 km south west of here.

Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani put Algeria 1-0 ahead with a header in the 22 minute on Saturday, while Al-Arabi Hillal Soudani of Dynamo Zagreb scored twice (33th and 47th) to make it 3-0, reports Xinhua.

Sychelles keeper Vincent Euphrasie was the best player for his side, as he managed to deflect several shots, otherwise they would have conceded more goals.

Tottenham's midfielder Nabil Bentaleb wrapped up the game in injury time, helping the Greens secure their first win in the road to AFCON 2017 due in the Gabon.