Algeria claimed their second straight victory in the Nations Cup after beating North African rivals Morocco 27-22 on Saturday.

Algeria recovered from an opening defeat by hosts Egypt to register two consecutive wins over Gabon and Morocco.

They went to the dressing room with a 15-10 lead over Morocco before maintaining their dominance in the second period.

The win put Algeria in third place in Group A with four points, on level with second-placed Morocco.

Earlier in the day, Nigeria beat Gabon 31-30 in an exciting affair. Nigeria lie fifth with two points from two defeats and a solitary win in three matches. Gabon are at the bottom with no points.

The first four teams in the group will advance to the quarter finals.

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