00:00I'm here in Rabat for the last day of AFCON's Round of 16, and this is the City's Fan Zone.
00:15The first match of the day is set, and the fans are ready as Algeria take on DR Congo.
00:22But first, let me take you around one of Rabat's most recognizable landmarks.
00:27Rising above the city since the 12th century, Hassan Tower was meant to anchor one of the
00:34grandest mosques of its time, and even though construction was never finished, its towering
00:39minaret and surrounding columns still stand as a powerful reminder of Rabat's Al-Mu'ahad past.
00:48Now part of a UNESCO-listed historic city, it stands at the crossroads of heritage and
00:53modern life in Morocco's capital. At 44 meters tall, the tower still dominates the skyline.
01:01Its columns and walls, a striking sight for anyone exploring Rabat.
01:08But today, Rabat isn't just about history. The city is alive with AFCON action as the Round of 16 continued.
01:15In the Prince Maulai Hassan Stadium, Algeria and DR Congo were locked in a tight contest.
01:24Deep into extra time, Substitute Adul Bulbina produced a stunning strike in the 119th minute,
01:30sending Algeria through with a 1-0 win.
01:33One, two, three!
01:34Deep into the country!
01:35One, two, three!
01:36Deep into the country!
01:38We are so happy for our Algerian team. I think we're going to win the Cannes,
01:42and we are so proud, so proud, so proud of the team.
01:45We are very, very happy. It was a very tough game. I mean, we were very stressed,
01:49we were very nervous because of the game. It took like 120 minutes for us to win.
01:53Thanks much to Bulbina. You did a great job, and Nigeria, you're the next.
01:58With Algeria winning this crucial clash, attention now turns to the final match of the Round of 16.
02:05It's happening in Marrakech, and it's Coup d'Ivoire against Burkina Faso.
02:12Coup d'Ivoire dominated from the start, taking the lead through Ahmed Diallo,
02:17before Jan Diomande doubled their advantage. Burkina Faso never recovered,
02:22and Bazouman Attouri's late finish completed a 3-0 victory.
02:25With the Round of 16 complete, the quarter-final lineup is set. On January 9, Mali faces Senegal,
02:35followed by five-time champions Cameroon against the host Morocco. January 10 brings Algeria
02:41versus Nigeria, before seven-time champions Egypt beat Boulders Coup d'Ivoire. A quarter-final
02:47stage pack heavyweight clashes.
02:56Fly for the passion of football with Royal Air Marrake.
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