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.

CHANCE! The Warriors mount a counter attack, Billiat dummies the defender, cuts inside and his low shot is blocked by the keeper for a corner.

Another tasty challenge flies in with Brahimi brought down by Katsande for a free-kick near the corner flag. The delivery by Brahimi is cleared though.

Mkuruva looks to be okay to continue.

OUCH! Mahrez runs onto a long ball and his momentum sees him collide with goalkeeper Mkuruva, who needs treatment.

Zimbabwe, in their yellow shirts, look to be happy to soak up the pressure and allow Algeria to pass it around.

Algeria get the game underway in their white shirts.

Five minutes until kick-off on a bumper day of football which has seen Everton thump Manchester City 4-0, Manchester United v Liverpool to come and Tunisia v Senegal tonight..

Another couple of players to look out for in Algeria's midfield is FC Porto's Yacine Brahimi and Spurs man Nabil Bentaleb, currently on loan at Schalke.

Here are the highlights of last night's 1-1 draw between Cameroon and Burkina Faso.

ALGERIA: Mbolhi, Mandi, Ghoulam, Mahrez, Bentaleb, Brahimi, Slimani, Soudani, Guedioura, Belkhither, Bensebaini. /// ZIMBABWE: Mkuruva, Nhamoinesu, Phiri, Zvirekwi, Muroiwa, Bhasera, Mushekwi, Mahachi, Katsande, Musona, Billiat.

Algeria boss Georges Leekens has brushed off his side's tag as favourites: "All the Algerian media and public are talking about is Senegal and Tunisia (the other two teams in Group B), but I am thinking only of Zimbabwe. I know they had some pre-tournament problems regarding bonuses, but the Nations Cup history is littered with teams who have defied off-field problems to succeed. Zimbabwe travelled to Cameroon this week and drew 1-1 in a warm-up match - that was an impressive result against a country that have been African champions four times."

The Warriors have had a troubled run-up to the tournament with players refusing to attend a farewell gala and missing scheduled flights to Gabon in a row over pay.But coach Callisto Pasuwa said his side are focused: "We clearly know we are in a tough group that includes the likes of Algeria and Senegal. Football is decided on the pitch and if they can put enough effort just like they did against giants Cameroon in the friendly, then we will surprise everyone."

The players to watch for the Desert Foxes are Leicester duo Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani, while Zimbabwe have the wonderfully named Knowledge Musona.

Zimbabwe, who are making their first appearance at the tournament in 11 years, beat Algeria 2-1 at the 2004 Cup of Nations in Tunisia in the only previous meeting between the countries.