Algeria failed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Gabon following a 2-2 draw with top favourite Senegal on Monday night. <br /><br />Before the game, Georges Leekens&rsquo;s team had to beat Senegal and pray that Tunisia lose to Zimbabwe, if they are to qualify for the knockout rounds. <br /><br />Following the elimination of the Desert Foxes, their Belgian tactician is optimistic that they will qualify for the World Cup despite trailing the Super Eagles by five points after two rounds. <br /><br /><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;We did not start the qualifiers against Cameroon and Nigeria, it was before me, but we will not let go, our chances are still intact, </span></span></span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rdquo; said </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Leekens.<br /><br />Algeria will host Nigeria in their final group game in the first week of November .<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel