Algeria faces the Democratic Republic of Congo in an exciting summit in the round of 16 of the African Nations – Algerian newspaper Al-Hiwar

Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat is witnessing a strong confrontation in the round of sixteen of the African Cup of Nations between the Algerian national team and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Algerian national team qualified as leader of Group Five after a series of victories over Sudan, Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea, confirming its superiority since the 2019 edition when it won the title.

The Algerian national team, led by Bosnian coach Vladimir Petkovic, relies on its veteran stars Riyad Mahrez, Baghdad Bounedjah and Issa Mandi.

In addition to the young talents Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Ait Nouri and Anas Haj Moussa, to ensure continuity in the tournament and avoid early exit.

On the other hand, the Democratic Republic of Congo national team, led by Frenchman Sebastien Desabre, seeks to emulate the performance of the 2023 edition.

Relying on great players such as Cedric Bakambu, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Gael Kakuta, after finishing second in his group.

History favors Algeria, which won two matches out of six between the two teams, while the rest of the matches ended in draws.

Which makes Tuesday’s confrontation an opportunity for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to achieve its first victory over Algeria in the history of their direct confrontations.