One of the continent’s heavyweights could be set to exit the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations as struggling Algeria face Senegal in Group B match at Stade d’ Franceville.

Kick off is at: 21:00 CAT,22:00 EAT

Algeria dream of winning this year tournament hangs in balance with today’s clash being the last opportunity of securing passage to quarter-finals.

Desert Foxes coached by George Leekens are staring at embarrasing exit following their 2-2 draw aganist Zimbabwe and 2-1 to Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.

Only a win by a larger enough margin will guarantee their progress.But even as they prepare to go for a win,they do have injuries which have ruled out two of their key players namely Rais M’bipohki and Hilal Soundani,and they also have fitness doubts over defender Rami Bensebani.

Yacine Brahimi and Islam Simani are expected to pass late fitness tests so thay they can be part of today’s game despite having been restricted to light training seasons.

Senegal do not have any injuries and coach Aliou Cisse is likely to make changes,given that his side have already secured a place in the quarter final.

They marched into the last eight courtsey of 2-0 victories aganist Zimbabweans Tunisia,as they aim for a 100 per cent record in their Africa Cup of Nations history.

Sadio Mane has two goals to his name,and will be the key man to hunt for goals,ably supported by Henri Saivet,who stole the show netting a brilliant free-kick in clash aganist Zimbabwe.