CAN 2025 – Round of 16 / Algeria – DR Congo: the official lineups are in!

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The moment of truth has arrived in Rabat. For this round of 16 clash at CAN 2025, Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling it out for a spot in the quarter-finals, with a potential showdown against Nigeria—fresh off an impressive 4-0 win over Mozambique—on the horizon. The stakes couldn't be higher, and the atmosphere promises to be electric with so much on the line.

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With about an hour to go before kick-off, both head coaches have revealed their cards. The official lineups are out, featuring a few unexpected choices on both sides—a testament to just how crucial attention to detail has become at this stage of the tournament.

Algeria's official lineup:

Zidane - Belghali – Mandi – Bensebaini – Aït Nouri - Boudaoui – Bennacer – Maza - Mahrez – Amoura – Chaïbi

DR Congo's official lineup:

Mpasi - Wan-Bissaka - Mbemba - Moutoussamy - Tuanzebe - Kayembe - Mukau - Elia - Bongonda - Sadiki - Bakambu.

The match will kick off at 5:00 p.m. (Algerian and French time). It's a knockout tie—there's no second chance. May the best team win.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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