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