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AFCON 2019: Senagal to face Algeria in the Finals
A last minute free kick goal by Riyad Mahrez saw Algeria eliminate Nigeria in the #AFCON2019 semi-final. beating them 2-1.
Algeria went ahead courtesy of a first-half own goal by William Troost-Ekong, with the Udinese central defender turning a Mahrez cross into his own net. 
Nigeria equalized from a penalty spot through Odion Ighalo after VAR reviewed a handball incident by Algeria.
The game at the Cairo International Stadium had looked to be heading to extra time as the two teams battled for the right to play Senegal in Friday’s showpiece, but Manchester City midfielder Mahrez won it for Algeria late on.
this implies that Algeria will face Senegal who were victorious in their semi-final match against Tunisia, in a dramatic match.
Ferjani Sassi missed a penalty for Tunisia and Henri Saivet did likewise for Senegal, but that was not the end of the drama.
Tunisia felt aggrieved as they were awarded another spot-kick late on after Salif Sane headed the ball against Idrissa Gueye’s arm, only for that decision to be controversially overturned following a VAR check.
Senegal survived and are through to only their second Africa Cup of Nations final, having lost to Cameroon in 2002.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has come under more criticism from the gunners fanbase, after a 5-0 mauling by Manchester City.
The North London club were 2 goals down within the first twenty minutes, before Granit Xhaka was given his marching order after a rouge tackle. 
With 10 players on the pitch Arsenal barely hit a shot on target registering only one attempt with zero corner kicks in the whole game.
The premier leauge champions ran riot and put 5 past Bernd Leno. With Ferran Torres scoring a brace, Gundogan,Rodri and Jesus scored one a piece.
The Arsenal fans added salt on the already sore wound by celebrating Ferrans second goal.
Arsenal are yet to win a game or score this campaign and sit at the bottom of the leauge ,despite having spent over £120m on tranfers this window.
Premier League side Aston Villa, have completed the signing of Arsenal Goalkeeper Emiliano Martineli, for a fee of around 20 Million pounds.
Emiliano Martinez poses with the Aston Villa Jersey
The 28 year old Argentine shot stopper,won the FA Cup and The Community Shield with the gunners and has now penned a Four-year deal with Aston Villa.
Villa’s Manager, Dean Smith said: “We are really pleased with the signing of our new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
“We know how highly Arsenal rated him and we watched his outstanding performances last season in a trophy-winning top side.
“We moved for Emi when we saw the opportunity, as it is rare to be able to buy a top class goalkeeper who hasn’t yet reached their peak age and who can therefore be a key player for our Club for the long term.”
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed a new 3 year contract with the gunners, putting away any doubts that Arsenal were going to loose their top talisman come the end of the season as his previous 3 and a half contract comes to an end.
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
The 31 year old Gabon striker,announced his new contract extension by going live on Arsenal’s social media platforms.
Aubemayang said: ‘I signed the thing because I want to become an Arsenal legend, maybe leave a legacy.
‘It’s time to work a lot to become a legend but for sure I will give my best as always. This is my home. I am really happy to stay here. I will always give you my best. Signing for this special club was never in doubt.’
Aubameyang joined Arsenal in January 2018 and has a mindblowing 72 goals and 15 assists in just 111 games.