Match report

Algeria Defeats Congo DR 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Algeria
Algeria
1–0
AET
Congo DR
Congo DR
Jan 6, 2026

In a tightly contested match, Algeria emerged victorious over Congo DR with a 1-0 win in their Africa Cup of Nations encounter. Algeria's A. Boulbina netted the only goal of the game in the 119th minute, securing a crucial victory for his team. The match saw numerous substitutions and multiple yellow cards, but it was Algeria's persistence that paid off in the end.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Algeria 1-0 Congo DR
  • • A. Boulbina scored the winning goal in the 119th minute
  • • Algeria had three yellow cards (R. Belghali, A. Hadj Moussa, B. Bounedjah)
  • • Congo DR had three yellow cards (C. Mbemba, E. Kayembe, C. Pickel)
  • • Multiple substitutions for both teams, including Bennacer, Mukau, and Bongonda

Lineups

Algeria

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 L. Zidane (G)
  • 25 R. Belghali (D)
  • 2 A. Mandi (D)
  • 21 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 15 R. Ait Nouri (D)
  • 7 R. Mahrez (M)
  • 14 H. Boudaoui (M)
  • 10 I. Bennacer (M)
  • 17 F. Chaibi (M)
  • 22 I. Maza (F)
  • 18 M. Amoura (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 O. Benbot
  • 1 A. Mandrea
  • 20 Y. Atal
  • 5 Z. Belaid
  • 3 M. Dorval
  • 8 H. Abdelli
  • 27 A. Boulbina
  • 24 I. Kebbal
  • 6 R. Zerrouki
  • 19 A. Zorgane
  • 12 M. Bakrar
  • 28 R. Berkane
  • 9 B. Bounedjah
  • 11 A. Hadj Moussa

Congo DR

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Mpasi-Nzau (G)
  • 2 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 22 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 4 A. Tuanzebe (D)
  • 12 J. Kayembe (D)
  • 8 S. Moutoussamy (M)
  • 10 T. Bongonda (M)
  • 6 N. Mukau (M)
  • 14 N. Sadiki (M)
  • 13 M. Elia (M)
  • 17 C. Bakambu (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Epolo
  • 16 T. Fayulu
  • 5 D. Batubinsika
  • 15 R. Bushiri
  • 24 G. Kalulu
  • 3 S. Kapuadi
  • 11 G. Kakuta
  • 25 E. Kayembe
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 23 S. Banza
  • 9 S. Essende
  • 19 F. Mayele
  • 20 B. Cipenga
  • 7 N. Mbuku
  • 27 M. Balikwisha

Timeline

  1. Algeria
    49' Algeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Bennacer · On: H. Abdelli
  2. Congo DR
    62' Congo DR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Elia · On: N. Mbuku
  3. Congo DR
    69' Congo DR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ngal'ayel Mukau · On: G. Kakuta
  4. Algeria
    70' Algeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: Z. Belaid
  5. Congo DR
    70' Congo DR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Sadiki · On: E. Kayembe
  6. Algeria
    83' Algeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Maza · On: B. Bounedjah
  7. Congo DR
    87' Congo DR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bongonda · On: M. Balikwisha
  8. Congo DR
    88' Congo DR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Bakambu · On: F. Mayele
  9. Algeria
    94' Algeria Card · Yellow Card
    R. Belghali

    Foul

  10. Algeria
    99' Algeria Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hadj Moussa

    Foul

  11. Congo DR
    101' Congo DR Card · Yellow Card
    C. Mbemba

    Foul

  12. Congo DR
    105' Congo DR Card · Yellow Card
    E. Kayembe

    Foul

  13. Congo DR
    110' Congo DR subst · Substitution 6
    Off: S. Moutoussamy · On: C. Pickel
  14. Algeria
    113' Algeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Chaibi · On: A. Boulbina
  15. Algeria
    114' Algeria subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Hicham Boudaoui · On: R. Zerrouki
  16. Algeria
    119' Algeria Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Boulbina · Assist: R. Zerrouki
  17. Algeria
    120'+2 Algeria Card · Yellow Card
    B. Bounedjah

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Algeria Congo DR
Fouls 17 24
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 544 404
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 462 339
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Algeria's late goal by A. Boulbina in the 119th minute changed the momentum, securing the win for Algeria.
  • ▸ Congo DR had several late substitutions, including Bakambu and Moutoussamy, but could not find an equalizer.