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Dramatic late Algeria winner sets up Nigeria quarterfinal at 2025 AFCON

Dramatic late Algeria winner sets up Nigeria quarterfinal at 2025 AFCON

Summary

An extra-time goal by Adil Boulbina helped Algeria defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 in Morocco. This win sets up a quarterfinal match between Algeria and Nigeria.

Key Facts

  • Algeria won against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a 1-0 match at the AFCON tournament.
  • Adil Boulbina scored the winning goal in extra time during the 119th minute.
  • The match took place at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
  • Algeria will play Nigeria in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Marrakesh.
  • Algeria's fans celebrated their victory, as 18,837 people attended the match.
  • DR Congo had hoped to face Nigeria again, having previously won against them in a World Cup qualifier.
  • Algeria is looking to win their third AFCON title, having last won in 2019.

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