Algeria begin Cup of Nations defence with record in sight
Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations 2019 - Semi Final - Algeria v Nigeria - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - July 14, 2019 Algeria players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham
DOUALA, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Algeria begin the defence of their African Cup of Nations title on Tuesday as they chase down the record for the longest unbeaten run by a national team.
Algeria go into their Group E clash against Sierra Leone in Douala undefeated in their last 34 internationals and threatening the mark that Italy set last year (37 games).
They have not lost since Benin beat them in a Cup of Nations qualifier before the 2019 finals, which Algeria went on to win.
The run does not include participation in the African Nations Championship, which is the competition fo...