How to watch DR Congo v Algeria: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream for Hibs star's AFCON last 16 clash
Everything you need to know about how to watch DR Congo against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Hibs will be without defender, Rocky Bushiri for at least another few days as the Democratic Republic of Congo progressed to the last 16.
The Leopards went unbeaten in group D, with Bushiri playing 90 minutes in their final group match. They now face a tough tie against two-time winner Algeria, who are playing a lot closer to home than DR Congo, with Morocco as the host nation. Hibs stars, Jordan Obita and Miguel Chaiwa will both be available for the weekend’s match against Motherwell at Easter Road, as Uganda and Zambia were knocked out in the groups, respectively.
Knowing that even just one win would be more than likely to see them through the groups, DRC kicked off the tournament with a nerve-settling 1-0 victory over Benin. They followed that up with an impressive draw against one of the tournament favourites, Senegal, guaranteeing them a place in the knockout stages.
With that in mind, manager Sebastian Desabre played some fringe players in their final group match against Group minnows, Botswana. This allowed Bushiri to get his first minutes of the tournament, as he helped the side to a clean sheet in an assured 3-0 win. As they now gear up to face Riyad Mahrez and co, here’s a look at everything you need to know about how to watch Rocky Bushiri’s DR Congo take on Algeria in the AFCON round of 16:
When and where will DR Congo vs Algeria take place?
The match will take place in Morocco’s capital Rabat at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Tuesday, January 6. Kick off is scheduled for 5:00pm GMT (6:00pm local time).
Will DR Congo vs Algeria be broadcast live on TV?
Yes, the match will be shown on 4Seven. This is possible because of a historic broadcasting deal that allows Channel 4 to broadcast every game of the tournament on free-to-air channels for the first time.
Is DR Congo vs Algeria available to live stream?
Yes, the match will be available to stream on the go via the Channel 4 website and app. You can visit the site here.
How many Hibs games will Rocky miss if Dr Congo progress?
Through AFCON, Bushiri has already missed five Hibs league fixtures against Rangers, Dundee United, Hearts, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. If DR Congo are defeated by Algeria in the round of 16, then Bushiri will be available for selection against Motherwell at the weekend.
If DR Congo replicate their heroics at the 2023 AFCON and reach the semi-finals this time around, then Rocky would miss Hibs’ fourth round Scottish Cup clash with Dunfermline Athletic as they would then be guaranteed a spot in either the final or the third place play-off. Either way as the tournament ends on January 18th, Bushiri is guaranteed to be available for selection for David Gray for their match against Falkirk away on the 24th, providing he comes back injury-free.