One fan is standing tall above all others at the Africa Cup of Nations. Congo supporter Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has become a social media star for posing as a statue of the country’s assassinated independence hero Patrice Lumumba during games.

Algeria vs DR Congo is scheduled for a 4pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The match will take place at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. TV channel: Every match of the tournament will be broadcast across Channel 4’s network. The game will be broadcast on 4seven, with coverage starting at 3.55pm GMT.

Seven of the nine African nations who qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are competing at the Africa Cup of Nations and all are through to the Round of 16.

Where to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match online between Algeria and DR Congo, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

Congo already has survived a four-team World Cup playoff, knocking out Cameroon and Nigeria in Morocco in November.

DAKAR, Senegal — Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo, where ethnic tensions and quest for rich minerals have resulted in one of Africa's longest conflicts with thousands killed ...

The former AFCON champions were made to sweat for the slim victory that sees them reach the last eight. Algeria now join Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon and Nigeria in the quarters as the AFCON fever almost reaches fever pitch.