Hello and welcome to one of the final matches of the 2025 Afcon last-16: Algeria v DR Congo. The north African side will be keen to follow up on their strong group stage showing, where they finished top with three wins.
DR Congo will not be an easy task though; Sébastien Desabre’s side came second in their group, only behind Senegal on goal difference.
Both teams have each won two Afcon trophies – Algeria in 1990 and 2019, DR Congo in 1968 and 1974 – but only one will be contesting for a third after today.
As always, feel free to get in touch via email if you have any thoughts, predictions, questions or musings. Kick-off is at 4pm GMT in Rabat. Team news coming up …