Dramatic late Algeria winner sets up Nigeria quarterfinal at 2025 AFCON
Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 6, 2026 at 08:33 PM
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Algeria defeated DR Congo 1-0 in extra time at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Substitute Adil Boulbina scored the winning goal in the 119th minute, securing Algeria's place in the quarterfinals. The victory means Algeria will now face Nigeria in Marrakesh on Saturday. Algeria, the 2019 champions, are aiming for their third continental title. DR Congo, despite the loss, still has a chance to qualify for the World Cup through an intercontinental playoff in March.
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