DZWatch Exclusive: The Algerian national team approaches its encounters with the Democratic Republic of Congo with a historically positive record, reflecting a clear psychological advantage for Les Verts ahead of any new footballing clash, be it in continental competitions or friendly matches.
Throughout the history of direct confrontations between the two nations, they have met in six matches. Algeria has remained undefeated, securing two victories and four draws, reaffirming their historical dominance over the Leopards.
The Algerian attack has successfully found the net eight times against Congo, while only conceding four goals, highlighting a defensive and offensive balance in favor of Algeria over the years.
Interestingly, Congo has faced Algeria under three different names across the decades: Congo-Léopoldville, Zaire, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the outcome has remained consistent: a clear Algerian advantage without a single defeat.
Key Encounters:
1965: Algeria 4 – 1 Congo-Léopoldville (African Games – Brazzaville)
1988: Algeria 1 – 0 Zaire (Group Stage, Africa Cup of Nations)
2000: Algeria 0 – 0 DR Congo (Africa Cup of Nations – Ghana)
2002: Algeria 1 – 1 DR Congo (Friendly – Blida)
2008: DR Congo 1 – 1 Algeria (Friendly – France)
2019: Algeria 1 – 1 DR Congo (Friendly – Blida)
This positive record provides the Algerian national team with an added psychological boost before any future encounter. History suggests that matches between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo are often characterized by intensity and tactical caution, with a slight advantage leaning towards the Greens.
