Algeria booked their place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after snatching a dramatic extra-time victory over DR Congo.
The contest remained finely balanced across 90 minutes, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tense tactical battle.
It took a moment of brilliance from Adil Boulbina, who fired in a stunning goal just two minutes before the end of extra time to spark wild celebrations among Algerian supporters.
The hard-earned win sets up a heavyweight quarter-final clash with Nigeria in what promises to be one of the tournament’s most explosive encounters.