Tens of thousands of Algeria supporters across France celebrated the Desert Foxes’ victory against Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening, with major street parties taking place in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, reports FRANCE 24.
Algeria won its second AFCON title on Friday evening in Cairo after beating Senegal 1-0 in the final with a deflected goal in the opening seconds by striker Baghdad Bounedjah.
In Paris, cars could be heard beeping as crowds waving Algerian flags headed towards the Champs-Élysées to celebrate Algeria’s win.
Around 2,500 police officers have been mobilised around the world-famous avenue and the Arc de Triomphe to prevent street clashes.
In Marseille, around 25,000 Algeria fans gathered peacefully near the Old Port. In Lyon, police reported a number of cars set alight on the outskirt of the city.