Romain Saiss was on target as Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0, while Brentford forward Yoane Wissa helped DR Congo to a 1-1 draw with Zambia in the Afcon on Wednesday.
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Riyad Mahrez scored a wonderful goal as Algeria underlined their status as one of the favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win over Guinea.
Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they beat DR Congo 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, joining Nigeria in the last 16.