Riyad Mahrez and Algeria take on DR Congo for the chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening.
The winner will play Nigeria in a tasty final eight clash, with Algeria the heavy favourites.
Mahrez and Co. had a flawless group stage, picking up nine points and three wins, conceding just one goal.
On the other hand, DR Congo lost out on top spot in Group D to Senegal, due to their inferior goal difference, their quality means it will be a tough test for their opponents.
Catch up with all the team news right here on 101greatgoals as the final round of 16 ties take place.
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ALGERIA TEAM NEWS
It is back to full strength for Algeria after resting several players for their final group-stage game.
Mahrez captains his country as usual, and Luca Zidane also starts.
Familiar face Rayan Ait-Nouri will also get a runout.
Algeria starting XI: Mandi, Mahrez, Bennacer, Boudaoui, Ait Nouri, Chaibi, Amoura, Bensebaini, Maza, Zidane, Belghali
Algeria substitutes: Mandrea, Dorval, Belaid, Zerrouki, Abdelli, Bounedjah, Moussa, Bakrar, Benbot, Zorgane, Atala, Kebbal, Boulbina, Berkane
DR CONGO TEAM NEWS
DR Congo field many of the same players who thrived in the group stages.
Most notably, Aaron Wan-Bissaka lines up at the back alongside Axel Tuanzebe.
DR Congo starting XI: N’Zau, Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Mukau, Moutoussamy, Bongonda, Kayembe, Elia, Sadiki, Bakambu, Mbemba
DR Congo substitutes: Kapuadi, Batubinsika, Mbuku, Essende, Katuta, Bushiri, Fayulu, Pickel, Mayele, Clipenga, Epolo, Banza, Kyatengwa, Kayembe, Balikwisha
How to watch Algeria v DR Congo: TV and online streams
Kick-off on Tuesday is at 4pm UK time. In the UK, live AFCON 2025 coverage is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channel. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.
Online live streaming is available on a vast range of devices through Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports app.
Stats for Algeria v DR Congo
DR Congo are appearing in the round of 16 for the third time
Victory would take Algeria to the quarter-finals for the seventh time (1996, 2000, 2004, 2010, 2015, 2019)
Algeria’s starting XI against Equatorial Guinea had an average age of 25 years and 21 days, their youngest at AFCON since at least 2010
DR Congo completed the group stage unbeaten for the second consecutive AFCON, after also doing so in 2023
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