Algeria reaches Africa Cup quarterfinals on Boulbina’s last-gasp winner, Ivory Coast also advances | National Sports

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Adil Boulbina scored a dramatic winner in extra time for Algeria to beat Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match on Tuesday.

Defending champion Ivory Coast progressed in contrasting fashion with a comfortable 3-0 win over Burkina Faso.

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