"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."
"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 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."
Algeria meet DR Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 with the winner advancing to face Nigeria in the quarter-finals. Algeria finished the group stage with three wins, nine points and one goal conceded, and return at full strength with Riyad Mahrez as captain and a starting XI that includes Mandi, Bennacer, Ait Nouri and Luca Zidane in goal. DR Congo, who narrowly missed top spot in Group D on goal difference to Senegal, field many squad regulars including Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe. Kick-off is at 4pm UK time with live coverage on Channel 4 in the UK and beIN Sports in the USA.
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