Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer has been named 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament.

Although he never found the net throughout the competition, Bennacer played a key role in his side emerging as African champions for the first time since 1990.

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The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The Total Man Of The Competition is none other than I. Bennacer! Congrats! #FootballTogether

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His compatriot Rais M’Bolhi was named Man of the Match after a fine performance in Algeria’s 1-0 win over Senegal in the final.

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And the winner of the Total Man of the Match is R. M’bolhi!#SENALG #FootballTogether

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He becomes the second Algerian ever to claim this honour after Rabah Madjer in Afcon 1990.