Ivory Coast striker Gervinho says they are approaching every game as if it's a final as the team look for glory at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
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The Elephants are the only nation in the tournament to qualify for the next round with two group-stage victories against Togo (2-1) and Tunisia (3-0) and are on top of Group D with six points.
The last group clash against the already eliminated Algeria is a mere formality for the AFCON favourites, but Gervinho is adamant that his side will give it their all.
Last year Ivory Coast were favourites as well and made it to the final where they were beaten by Zambia 8-7 via a penalty shootout.
"We came to play six finals," the Arsenal man told MTNfootball. "We have won two of them. The match against Algeria will be our third final.
"The fact that we have qualified shouldn't impact negatively on our game. We are going to do what we know how to do, play our game.
"Because all the matches also allow us to correct the weak areas for the matches to follow. For this match against Algeria, we're going to give everything."
Gervinho added: "It certainly is a pleasure to meet up with coach Vahid again. He is a coach who contributed to the maturity of our group.
"Algeria eliminated us from the competition in 2010. This will be a nice opportunity for us to put things straight. So you can expect a good game of football."
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