Algeria stunned as African Cup throws up surprises all over

DOUALA, Cameroon (AP) — Defending champion Algeria has lost 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea in one of the biggest-ever upsets at the African Cup of Nations. Defender Esteban Obiang arrived at the back post to connect with a corner in the 70th minute for the winner. That ended a four-year unbeaten run for the African champion and left its title defense in pieces. Algeria is bottom of Group E going into a final game against Ivory Coast. Sierra Leone earlier capitalized on a goalkeeper error deep in injury time for a 2-2 draw against two-time champion Ivory Coast. Debutant Gambia surprisingly tops its group after a last-minute penalty and a 1-1 draw with Mali.