Yesterday, Algeria lost their final matchday in their group against Franck Kessié's Ivory Coast. The AC Milan midfielder, formerly at Atalanta, Franck Kessié, was chosen as the man of the match as he contributed so well in both phases and even scored the opener.
Algeria, however, had a lacklustre performance, same as their whole journey in this tournament. They exited AFCON 2021 with only one goal scored and one point collected from a goalless draw against Sierra Leone on January 11.
Ivory Coast, therefore, progresses to the next round where they are set to meet Egypt's national team, led by Mohamed Salah, while Algeria returned home. Former Arsenal and Empoli star, who is playing at AC Milan right now, Ismael Bennacer, therefore has returned to Italy.
According to what is reported by Milannews.it, the Rossonero number 4 has already been at Milanello this morning.
