Algeria secured a thrilling 1-0 win over Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match, thanks to Adil Boulbina’s dramatic extra-time goal. Boulbina’s stunning strike from the edge of the penalty area sent the Moulay El Hassan Stadium into raptures, with Algerian fans celebrating wildly. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash with Nigeria in Marrakech on Saturday.
In contrast, defending champion Ivory Coast coasted to a comfortable 3-0 win over Burkina Faso. Algeria’s win was marked by controversy, with journalists warned about their accreditation after celebrating in the press box, and one even breaking a TV screen.
Congo, despite their loss, will focus on the World Cup playoff against either New Caledonia or Jamaica in Mexico in March ¹ ².
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