Boulbina's Late Screamer Sends Algeria to AFCON Quarters Over DR Congo

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News18•07-01-2026, 08:50
Boulbina's Late Screamer Sends Algeria to AFCON Quarters Over DR Congo
- •Adil Boulbina scored in the 119th minute, securing Algeria's 1-0 victory over DR Congo in the AFCON quarter-finals.
- •The dramatic win in Rabat, Morocco, propels Algeria to face Nigeria in the last eight.
- •Boulbina, making only his second tournament appearance, expressed his dream of playing for the national team.
- •DR Congo, despite the loss, still has a chance to qualify for the World Cup via an intercontinental playoff.
- •Coach Sebastien Desabre acknowledged the disappointment but praised his team's effort in the tense match.
Why It Matters: Adil Boulbina's extra-time goal secured Algeria's AFCON quarter-final spot against DR Congo.
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