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News1807-01-2026, 08:41

Boulbina's Late Strike Sends Algeria to AFCON Quarters, DR Congo Eliminated

  • Algeria defeated DR Congo 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 fixture in Rabat, Morocco.
  • Substitute Adil Boulbina scored the decisive goal in the 119th minute of extra time.
  • The victory secures Algeria's spot in the AFCON quarter-finals, where they will face Nigeria.
  • DR Congo, despite the loss, will participate in an intercontinental World Cup play-off.
  • The match was a fiercely contested encounter, with both sides showing a lack of quality in the final third.

Why It Matters: Adil Boulbina's dramatic late goal secured Algeria's spot in the AFCON quarter-finals against DR Congo.

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