"Algerian national team players expressed their delight on Tuesday after clinching a hard-fought 1-0 victory over DR Congo in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat. The tie, played at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, was settled deep in extra time following a tense and physical contest. Substitute Adil Boulbina emerged as the match-winner with a sensational strike in the 119th minute, sending Algeria into the quarter-finals to face Nigeria on Saturday. “He scored a brilliant goal and helped us a lot,” said team captain Riyad Mahrez. “We know that everyone in this team has talent, and every player is capable of making a difference, and that’s the positive aspect.” “We tried to win the match from start to finish," added defender Issa Mandi. "Congo is not easy to play against, and they are strong defensively. We never gave up, we showed an impeccable fighting mentality." The victory secures Algeria’s place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, keeping their hopes alive for a third continental title. "