Algeria will face Nigeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating DR Congo 1–0 after extra time in their round-of-16 match in Rabat on Tuesday.
Substitute Anis Boulbina scored the decisive goal in the 119th minute, firing a powerful shot into the top corner to secure victory for Algeria.
The win sets up a quarter-final clash between Algeria and Nigeria, who had earlier advanced to the last eight with a 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday.
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The Super Eagles are scheduled to take on Algeria on January 10 as they aim for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title.
Further details of the match will follow.