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.
"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."
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