Algeria's forward #27 Adil Boulbina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Algeria and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on January 6, 2026. GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP
Adil Boulbina scored a dramatic winner in extra time for Algeria to beat Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match on Tuesday, January 6.
Defending champion Ivory Coast progressed in contrasting fashion with a comfortable 3-0 win over Burkina Faso.
Boulbina left fly for Algeria from the edge of the penalty area to the top far corner of the goal in the 119th minute, sending the majority of fans at the scented Moulay El Hassan Stadium into wild celebrations.
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