Hello and welcome to LIVE commentary as Algeria kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Zimbabwe in Group B. Kick-off in Gabon is at 16:00 GMT.

Mkuruva makes a hash of a catch, it falls to Brahimi but his effort is kept out by the keeper on the edge of his area.

Algeria are continuing to attack in the dying minutes, the Warriors are clinging on.

Guedioura claims he was stamped on as he is wrestled to the ground, the referee waves play on.

Zimbabwe's tactics in the second half of sitting back could cost them victory here.

SLIMANI MISS! He is unmarked eight yards out, but heads the ball wide. His team-mates cannot believe he has failed to hit the target from there.

GOAL! Mahrez equalises with a long range strike which goes straight through the keeper who should have done better with that.

WHAT A MISS! Malajila blocks a clearance and is through on goal but his low effort is blocked and Katsande blasts the rebound over from distance.

CHANCE FOR SLIMANI! Brahimi threads the ball into the area and from a tight angle the Leicester striker's effort is way off target to cap off a below-par display.

Zimbabwe make a change as the goal-scorer Mushekwi is replaced by Malajila.

That is Sudhani's last contribution as he makes way for Ghezzal.

Mahrez does well to dig out a cross from the right for Sudhani whose header rises over the bar.

Zimbabwe are clearly running down the clock by keeping possession and not taking any risks, a complete contrast to their energetic display in the first half.

CLOSE! Muroiwa nearly concedes an own goal by trying to clear the ball with his knee which hits the crossbar.

Billiat has space down the right but he cannot deliver a good final ball and Bensebaini clears, the winger looks jaded.

Despite losing Musona early on through injury, the Warriors have looked solid in the middle of the par led by their skipper Katsande.

Last-gasp defending from Muroiwa to block Slimani's shot. Algeria have another corner but Mkuruva comes off his line to make another smart catch.

CHANCE FOR MAHREZ! The striker dummies a shot, checks inside and fires in a tame low effort from inside the area. He has his hands on his head and knows he should have done better.

We are approaching the midway point of the second period and the Algerians have been dominant. Zimbabwe are playing a risky game of sitting back and trying to hold onto their lead.

Brahimi runs towards goal and fires in a low shot from outside the area which is straight at the keeper.

Mkuruva makes a hash of a clearance which is straight at Mahrez but the Foxes striker's shot from inside the area is blocked.