Lineup confirmed for the round of 16 of the CAN with the departure of Mahrez and Zidane

Riyad Mahrez and Algeria will face DR Congo for a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations This evening.

The winner will play Nigeria in a tasty clash in the round of 16, with Algeria as the big favorite.

Mahrez and Co. had a flawless group stage, collecting nine points and three wins, conceding just one goal.

On the other hand, DR Congo lost first place in Group D to Senegal, due to their inferior goal difference, meaning it will be a tough test for their opponents.

Catch up on all the team news here on 101greatgoals as the knockout stages unfold.

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ALGERIA TEAM NEWS

Algeria holds the eleven: Mandi, Mahrez, Bennacer, Boudaoui, Ait Nouri, Chaibi, Amoura, Bensebaini, Maza, Zidane, Belghali

Algeria replaces: Mandrea, Dorval, Belaid, Zerrouki, Abdelli, Bounedjah, Moussa, Bakrar, Benbot, Zagence, Atala, Kebbal, Boulbina, Berkane

DR CONGO TEAM NEWS

DR Congo starting lineup: N’zau, wan-bissaka, tuanzebe, mukau, moutoussy, bongonda, kayembe, Elia, Sadiki, bakambu, mbemba

DR Congo substitutes: A M. Submitted, Systems, Systems, Systems, Systems, Systems, Investigations, Companies, Principles.

How to watch Algeria vs DR Congo: TV and online streams

Kick-off on Tuesday will be at 4pm UK time. In the UK, live CAN 2025 coverage is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channels. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.

Online live streaming is available on a wide range of devices via Channel 4 website and the beIN Sports app and app.

Statistics for Algeria vs DR Congo

DR Congo participates in the round of 16 for the third time

A 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, the youngest at the CAN since at least 2010.

DR Congo finished the group stage undefeated for the second consecutive AFCON, having also done so in 2023.