Egypt crushed arch-rivals Algeria 4-0 on Thursday to reach the African Nations Cup final against Ghana.

Egypt stayed on course for a third successive title with goals from Hosni Abd Rabou, Mohamed Zidan, Mohamed Abdelshafi and Gedo.

Algeria finished the match with eight players following the sendings-off of Rafik Halliche, Nadir Belhadj and Fawzi Chaouchi.