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Cairo: Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane resume an English Premier League rivalry on Thursday on a different stage when Algeria and Senegal clash at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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Algeria winger Mahrez was part of the Manchester City team that pipped Senegalese forward Mane and his Liverpool teammates in a thrilling title race last season.
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Now the stars swap the Etihad Stadium and Anfield grounds of their clubs for the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, and a Group C showdown likely to decide who tops the final standings.
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While both countries seem sure to qualify for the round of 16, topping the table would theoretically offer less formidable opponents in the first knockout stage.
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Here, is a look at the Group C double-header that includes an east African duel between Kenya and Tanzania, plus a Group B meeting of newcomers Burundi and Madagascar.
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Algeria v Senegal
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While supporters, the media and publicists focus on Mahrez and Mane, Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi is less happy with that situation.
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“I am not in favour of highlighting individuals over teams,” said the former Manchester City midfielder. “We must put less emphasis on Riyad.”
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Belmadi was much happier when recalling a winning start for his team with Baghdad Bounedjah and Mahrez scoring in a routine 2-0 victory over Kenya.
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“Collecting maximum points from our first match meant a lot because Algeria have a history of poor starts at the Cup of Nations.”
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Mane returns after a suspension ruled him out of the 2-0 win over Tanzania and coach Aliou Cisse says he is happy, particularly with the half-volley goal of 20-year-old Krepin Diatta.
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Kenya v Tanzania
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Tanzanian lawmakers, who travelled to Egypt for the Senegal match, returned home unhappy with the diet and allowances of the national squad coached by former Nigeria star Emmanuel Amunike.
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“It is important for our footballers to have enough food to face a team like Senegal,” said parliament speaker Job Ndugai.
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“Taifa Stars, the national team, is the government team. The government has to invest money in the national team,” added Juma Nkamia from the ruling party.
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Opposition member Pascal Haonga said: “Paying a derisory per diem is partly responsible for the loss to Senegal. According to our information, they each receive $100 instead of $300.”
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Amunike had a different take on the defeat: “We lacked the experience and quality of Senegal, made a lot of mistakes and were naive.”
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Burundi v Madagascar
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This battle of countries making their first appearance at the Cup of Nations has huge significance for both the Burundian Swallows and the Malagasy Barea (prized cattle).
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Ordinarily, it would be a dead-rubber given that Nigeria and Guinea are expected to occupy the top two positions in Group B and secure automatic qualification for the round of 16.
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But with four of the six third-place teams in Egypt also advancing after the tournament was expanded from 16 teams to 24, Burundi and Madagascar have it all to play for.
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Burundi were a well-organised outfit when losing 1-0 to a late Odion Ighalo goal for three-time champions Nigeria in Mediterranean city Alexandria.
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Madagascar impressed going forward but were often suspect at the back when exceeding expectations by drawing 2-2 with Guinea, who lacked star Naby Keita for most of the match.
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Fixtures
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Madagascar v Burundi, 6.30pm
Senegal v Algeria, 9.30pm
Kenya v Tanzania, Midnight
