US EditionDRC Boss Desabre Says Algeria Clash Offers Chance to Show Squad's Progress
Algeria, unbeaten in group stages with just one goal conceded, face a tactically experienced DR Congo side seeking quarter-final progress under coach Sébastien Desabre.
- On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Algeria national team meet the Democratic Republic of Congo national team in a last-16 Africa Cup of Nations tie kicking off at 4pm GMT at Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan, Rabat, Morocco.
- Algeria topped Group E after a perfect group stage, winning all three matches, while the Democratic Republic of Congo advanced from Group D finishing second behind Senegal on goal difference.
- Petkovic has kept Riyad Mahrez as his focal attacking threat while rotating the side, with Algeria fielding Luca Zidane, Ramy Bensebaini, Ismael Bennacer, Fares Chaibi, and injury concern Jaouen Hadjam.
- Sébastien Désabre’s pedigree gives DR Congo momentum entering the knockout phase, having led DR Congo to the 2023 AFCON semi-finals and an intercontinental play-off for 2026 World Cup qualification, while Algeria aim to halt successive disappointing Cup of Nations campaigns.
- Petkovic has rotated his squad, with TV coverage starting at 3.55pm GMT on Channel 4 and 4seven, while Zidane’s family attends to support Luca Zidane.
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RABAT, Jan 6 - Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina slammed home a last-gasp winner a minute from the end of extra time as his side overcame the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 on Tuesday to book a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Adil Boulbina allowed Algeria to pull out the qualification for the CAN quarter finals against the DR Congo (1-0) on Tuesday.
AFCON: Algeria edge DR Congo after extra-time drama
Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina slammed home a last-gasp winner a minute from the end of extra time to see his side overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 and book a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Associated Press News
Boulbina sends Algeria to Africa Cup quarterfinals with last-gasp extra time winner over Congo
Adil Boulbina has scored a dramatic winner in extra time for Algeria to beat Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last 16 match.
Algeria/Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Boss Desabre Says Algeria Clash Offers Chance to Show Squad's Progress
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash against Algeria in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Radio France Internationale
Modern GhanaDRC boss Desabre says Algeria clash offers chance to show squad's progress
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash against Algeria in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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