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January 6, 2026
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Boulbina extra-time stunner takes Algeria through to AFCON quarter-finals

Boulbina extra-time stunner takes Algeria through to AFCON quarter-finals

A thunderous strike by substitute Adil Boulbina deep in extra time settled a tense encounter as Algeria beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their AFCON last-16 tie..

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A late extra-time goal from substitute Adil Boulbina secured Algeria a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match on Tuesday.

  • Algeria advanced to face Victor Osimhen's Nigeria in the quarter-finals in Marrakesh on Saturday.
  • Boulbina, making only his second appearance off the bench, scored the winning goal in the 119th minute.
  • The match, held at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, saw an attendance of 18,837 fans.

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