National team striker Adel Boulbina has received widespread praise after leading Algeria to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. His decisive goal in the 119th minute against the Democratic Republic of Congo secured the victory for the Greens, sparking celebrations across the nation.
Boulbina shared photos from the Algeria-Congo match on his Instagram account, prompting an outpouring of support and admiration from numerous prominent figures. In his post, Boulbina wrote: “Not every dream comes quickly; some dreams test our patience first. Today, after a long wait, the dream of scoring my first goal for the national team has come true. Praise be to God for the blessing of patience, and for a moment that makes me forget all the fatigue.”
The post garnered significant attention, accumulating over 323,000 likes and more than 6,000 comments. Among the notable comments was one from global football star Karim Benzema, who simply posted three fire emojis, reflecting his admiration for the Algerian forward’s performance.
Benzema’s acknowledgement of Boulbina’s achievement has been widely interpreted as a significant show of support from one of the world’s leading players. The Algerian national team continues its AFCON campaign with renewed confidence, buoyed by the individual brilliance of Boulbina and the backing of football icons like Benzema. The team is preparing intensely for the next match.
This victory underscores the rising talent within the Algerian squad and signals their intent to compete at the highest level. The team’s performance is being closely followed by fans at home and abroad.
