AFCON: DR Congo’s Moutoussamy eyes Algeria scalp

DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy says they need to prepare for the Algeria clash in the round of 16 of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)  in the best possible way.

The Greece-based player was rested for the final group-stage game against Botswana after playing the full 90 minutes against Benin and Senegal in Group D.

The Leopards finished the group stage in second place with seven points, setting up a round of 16 date against Algeria. Moutoussamy, as quoted by Foot RDC, said Algeria remains an African football powerhouse.

Moutoussamy Warns Leopards To Prepare For Algeria ‘powerhouse’ At AFCON

“Algeria is one of the great nations of African football. It will be a very good match. We are going to prepare well to play a big game. We know it will be complicated, but we will do what is necessary to beat them.”

This DR Congo side has been growing in confidence following positive results at AFCON. They beat Benin and Botswana and managed to salvage a point against Senegal. The 29-year-old midfielder added that Sébastien Desabre’s side has the squad depth to win any match. “It is a logical progression. No matter who is in the line-up, we know that the team will remain competitive.”

DR Congo will face Algeria on January 6 in Rabat.