In an exciting match that extended into extra time, Algeria managed to overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo with a score of 1-0 in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 held in Morocco. The only goal of the match was scored by player Adel Boulbina (or Ramzi Zarouki according to some reports) in the 119th minute, granting the “Desert Warriors” a ticket to the quarter-finals.
The regular time ended in a goalless draw at 0-0, despite numerous chances for both teams, as the Algerians dominated the flow of the game for most periods, while the Congolese “Leopards” relied on quick counterattacks.
With this victory, Algeria continues its strong campaign in the tournament after topping Group E with three wins, and now awaits to face the winner of another match in the quarter-finals. The match took place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, amid an enthusiastic atmosphere at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
