Nigeria will face Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Desert Warriors edged past DR Congo in a tense last-16 contest decided deep into extra time, footynaija.com reports.
Adil Boulbina’s late strike in Marrakesh finally broke Congolese resistance on Tuesday night, settling a match that had remained goalless through 90 minutes and most of extra time.
The win sends Algeria into a mouth-watering last-eight meeting with the Super Eagles on Sunday, a fixture that also revives memories of their 2019 semi-final meeting, which Algeria won on their way to the title.
Nigeria arrive in the quarter-finals in confident mood after steadily building momentum through the tournament. They opened their campaign with a narrow win over Tanzania, then sealed top spot in Group C with a thrilling victory against Tunisia. Even with changes to the team, the Super Eagles maintained their rhythm in the final group game against Uganda.
Their most complete performance came in the round of 16, where they swept aside Mozambique 4-0, with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams among the goals in a dominant display.
Algeria’s route has been just as convincing. They won all three group matches before needing extra time to finally shake off DR Congo. The Desert Warriors are now in the quarter-finals for the eighth time.
Sunday’s tie will be the 23rd meeting between both nations. Algeria hold a slight historical edge and have won the last four encounters.
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles handed Algeria test after DR Congo heartbreak
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