Published on: 01/06/2026 - 2:00 p.m. Modified on: 01/06/2026 - 7:59 p.m.
Riyad Mahrez's Fennecs faced Chancel Mbemba's Leopards on Tuesday in the round of 16 of CAN 2025. A goal from Adil Boulbina at the end of extra time allowed Algeria to qualify for the quarterfinals (1-0 after).
It was THE most anticipated shock of these round of 16 of CAN 2025. Algeria qualified for the quarter-finals by eliminating DR Congo at the end of extra time, at the Moulay El Hassan stadium in Rabat. Algeria will face Nigeria in the next round. In Rabat, the Fennecs waited until the 119th minute of play to win, thanks to a splendid goal from Adil Boulbina.
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Mandi: “DR Congo had a great match”
Mandi pays tribute to Boulbina
Mandi at the microphone of BeIn Sport: "A lot of emotions, it's extraordinary! Only as a group can we have a great competition. And there we see a player who comes off the bench with a big desire to make the difference (Boulbina), and it's the group that is rewarded"
Algerian players celebrate with the public
See you in 20 minutes for the last round of 16
Close and thrilling match
At the end of extra time, Algeria won the round of 16 clash against DR Congo on Tuesday. Both teams delivered top performances despite the lack of goals. Boulbina delivered his own on the gong. Algeria will face Nigeria in the quarterfinals.
It's finished!!! Algeria in quarters
2 minutes to hold for the Fennecs
This end of the match is unbearable. The stadium is in turmoil;
BUUUUUUUUTTTTTTT!!!!! Boulbina's jewel saves Algeria
Served by Zerrouki, Boulbina, who has just entered the game, tries from afar. The powerful shot bounced under the crossbar of Mpasi, who was beaten. Algeria saved at the last minute
Mbuku from afar
No problem for Zidane. The strike lacked conviction
Algeria pushes again
But the Fennecs still cannot find the fault
Double change for Algeria
Boulbina replaces Chaibi, Zerrouki replaces Boudaoui.
Decisive saves from Mpasi!!
He first repels an attempt from Chaibi, then immediately a powerful strike from Bounedjah
Moutoussamy comes out
replaced by Pickel
Cramps for Moutoussamy
This end of the match becomes difficult for the players
Hadj Moussa wins a free kick in the corner of the field
But it is returned by the Congolese defense
15 minutes to make a difference
Halftime of overtime
Bensebaini higher than everyone
His header is on target, but without problem for Mpasi.
Kayembe warned
Big sole on Amoura's ankle. The Congolese was also hurt
The official compositions
Algeria: Zidane - Aït-Nouri, Bensebaïni, Mandi, Belghali - Bennacer, Chaïbi, Boudaoui - Mahrez, Amoura, Maza.
DR Congo: Mpasi - Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kayembe - Moutoussamy, Mukau, Sadiki - Bongonda, Bakambu, Elia.
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Conquering but diminished Fennecs
Did the CAN public expect Algeria at this level? Since the start of the competition, the Fennecs have impressed with three victories in as many matches, and seven goals scored for just one goal conceded, in other words a fortress. But apart from the narrow victory against Burkina Faso (1-0), Algeria has not yet faced a big opponent. The round of 16 against DR Congo will therefore be a real test for Vladimir Petkovic's men. “The DRC is a team that gives its all for 90 minutes, but it has weaknesses that we can exploit,” declared the Fennecs coach at a press conference.
Algeria will obviously be able to count on its captain and scorer Riyad Mahrez, author of a big start to the competition with three goals, but will have to cope without several executives. Samir Chergui is recovering from a hamstring injury, while Jaouen Hadjam, who injured his ankle against Burkina Faso, has been sent back to his club for treatment. The Fennecs could also have to do without their full-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, very uncertain due to a flu condition.
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The Leopards, a foolproof defense
On the Democratic Republic of Congo side, it is the opposite. Sébastien Desabre's men, who finished second in their group with 7 points, behind Senegal, have their defender Arthur Masuaku back, back from injury. Chancel Mbemba's teammates also displayed great defensive solidity with only one goal conceded against Senegal. Enough to thwart the Fennecs? "Algeria's profile is that of a technical, playful team that likes to attack, with high-quality players (...) It's a duel that promises to be tight, indecisive, between two teams who have collective and individual arguments," assumed the DR Congo coach at a press conference. The Leopards also hope to reach the CAN final, which they have not won since 1972.
At what time and on which channel to watch Algeria - DR Congo
The CAN 2025 match between the Fennecs and the Leopards will take place Tuesday January 6, at 5 p.m. (Paris time), at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
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In France, the meeting will be broadcast on the channels of beIN Sports, official broadcaster of the competition.
In Africa, beIN Sports, New World TV, Canal+ CAN and the 100% CAN channel of Canal+ Africa are also broadcasting CAN 2025.
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