Defending champions Algeria dropped points in their first game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as they were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Sierra Leone side on Tuesday.
Sierra Leone, making their first Afcon appearance since 1996, earned the memorable point thanks to their goalkeeper Mohamed Nbalie Kamara who made seven saves in a man of the match display.
The Leone Stars had a good first half as they carved open Algeria defence a couple of times, with Alhaji Kamara sending two chances narrowly wide.
Algeria returned from the break more determined and dominated proceedings but Kamara stood between them and a goal
Forward Yacine Brahimi shot straight at keeper Mohamed Nbalie Kamara, who also tipped a low shot from Riyad Mahrez past the post.
Nbalie Kamara denied Ramy Bensebaini and Baghdad Bounedjah in stoppage time.
Former England defender Steven Caulker, who recently switched international allegiance to Sierra Leone, made two crucial blocks to help his side to a clean sheet on their first Nations Cup appearance since 1996.