Algeria are through to the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after a last-gasp win against DR Congo. Sub Adil Boulbina’s stunning strike with one minute left of extra time sealed a dramatic late victory. After prevailing in a tight round of 16 contest, Algeria will play Nigeria in the last eight on Saturday. Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso are contesting the final last-16 tie, which you can follow live here.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 06, 2026 17:15 UTC