Algeria
AFRICA CUP 2015
Nations Cup appearances: 15
Best result: Winners (1990)
Coach: Christian Gourcuff (France)
Key players: Yacine Brahimi, Sofiane Feghouli, Islam Slimani
Fifa ranking: 18
Algeria crashed out in the group phase last time around but have since climbed to the top of the African rankings and reached the World Cup knock-out stage for first time in 2014.
Attacking midfielder Yacine Brahimi is reigning BBC African Footballer of Year.
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CAF also held draws for the Confederation Cup play-offs.
CAF Champions League groups are ready after draw in Cairo.
Mohamed Salah named African Player of the Year 2017
CAF president Ahmad spoke to reporters
Aubameyang, Mane and Salah vie for CAF Player of the Year award.
Cameroon once again insisted it would be ready to host the tournament
TP Mazembe are the African Confederation Cup holders.
African Champions League draw completed.
