In pictures: How Algerians celebrated winning the African Cup of Nations

Fireworks and flares were set off after Algeria won the African Cup of Nations against Senegal in Cairo (MEE/Mohamed Kaouche)

Algeria's win at the African Cup of Nations comes amidst political turmoil following the removal of Abdelaziz Bouteflika (MEE/Mohamed Kaouche) 

Algeria first won the African Cup of Nations in 1990 against Nigeria when it hosted the competition (MEE/Mohamed Kaouche)

Thousands of Algerians came out to celebrate the win in cities across the country (MEE/Mohamed Kaouche)

Senegal lost the game after an early goal by Algeria in the first two minutes of the game, dashing their chances of winning the cup for the first time (AFP)

Algerians across the world also joined the celebrations. Thousands drove cars, scooters and set off flares and fireworks in Paris (AFP)

Finsbury Park in North London where there is a large Algerian diaspora also joined in the celebrations (MEE/Kaamil Ahmed)

Algerian players gave a symbolic bow to the crowd and country for their support throughout the competition (AFP)

Algeria's win on Friday marks the second time the country had won the African Cup of Nations (AFP)