AFCON 2025 – Round of 16 / Algeria vs DR Congo: what time and on which channels to watch the match live?

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After a dominant group stage, capped by three wins from three matches, Algeria finally faces the moment of truth at AFCON 2025. Today in Rabat, Vladimir Petkovic's men take on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the round of 16, carrying the weight of expectation in this knockout clash. The Desert Foxes have impressed with their control since the start of the tournament, but they know the margin for error is now zero.

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A tougher test than the group stage

While DR Congo may not have the continental pedigree of Africa’s biggest nations, they arrive with plenty of arguments in their favor. The Leopards held Senegal to a 1-1 draw in the group stage and have delivered convincing performances in recent months, especially during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Statistically, history favors Algeria, who have never lost to the Congolese, but past records mean little in a knockout game where intensity and managing the tough moments will be crucial.

AFCON 2025 – Round of 16 / Algeria vs DR Congo: what time and on which channels to watch the match live?

The round of 16 clash between Algeria and DR Congo will be played this Tuesday at 5:00 PM and will be broadcast on numerous channels worldwide, including:

• ENTV (Algerian Television)
• beIN Sports 1
• Canal+ CAN
• SuperSport
• New World TV
• 4Seven
• Channel 4 Streaming (ALL4)
• Arryadia TNT HD
• RTNC Congo DR

A decisive showdown, with the winner set to face Nigeria in the quarter-finals, after the Super Eagles already booked their place by eliminating Mozambique.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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