CAN 2025 – Round of 16 / Algeria vs DR Congo: history of their encounters

AFCON 06 January 2026 at 04:28

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

06.01.26 AET AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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This Tuesday at 5 p.m., Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo will face off in a high-stakes CAN 2025 round of 16 showdown, with a coveted quarterfinal spot against already-qualified Nigeria—who cruised past Mozambique—up for grabs.

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History clearly favors the Fennecs. In official matches, Algeria remains undefeated against the Leopards. Memorable encounters underscore this trend: an Algerian win at CAN 1988 (1-0), a group stage draw at CAN 2000 (0-0), followed by several friendlies ending in stalemates (1-1 in 2008 and 2019) or a resounding Algerian victory in 2022 (3-0).

But in a knockout match, history offers no guarantees. When the final whistle blows, only what happens on the pitch will shape this new chapter.

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