AFCON 2025: DR Congo morale high for Algeria showdown – Cedric Bakambu

DR Congo forward Cedric Bakambu says morale in camp is very high ahead of their round of 16 clash against Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.In a high-stale clash on Tuesday, the Leopards of DR Congo will battle it out with the Desert Foxes of Algeria at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with both teams seeking for victory to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the continental showpiece.And the experienced forward has stressed that the morale in camp for the Algeria clash is very hard."The match against Algeria will be an opportunity for the Democratic Republic of Congo to show its worth and quality. We hope to continue improving our level tomorrow and to develop against strong teams.""We are well prepared to face Algeria and the players' morale is high before the match. We are not focusing on what is being said through the media and social media; our focus is solely on facing Algeria."The winner of that match will face the winner between Nigeria and Mozambique in the quarterfinals.