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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

A woman mourns at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Rescue workers and local residents gather amid the debris at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and left several others injured, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Rescue workers and local residents gather amid the debris at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and left several others injured, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Rescue workers and local residents gather amid the debris at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and left several others injured, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Yassine Bounou of Morocco makes an aerial clearance during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco controls the ball and dribbles during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco controls the ball and dribbles during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Supporters during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon challenges Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco controls the ball and dribbles during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Supporters during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Aboubakar Nadiga of Cameroon controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Brahim Diaz of Morocco scores the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Cameroon v Morocco

Nathan Tella Namaso of Cameroon challenges Nayef Aguerd of Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Cameroon and Morocco at Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. on January 9, 2026 Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau (6) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo forward Meschack Elia (13) and Algeria midfielder Hicham Boudaoui (14) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Supporter during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane (23) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau (6) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Algeria midfielder Himad Abdelli (8) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki (14) and Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza (22) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo forward Meschack Elia (13) and Algeria midfielder Hicham Boudaoui (14) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (8) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Algeria defender Aïssa Mandi (2), Algeria defender Rafik Belghali (25) and DR Congo forward Meschack Elia (13) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki (14) and Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza (22) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Algeria defender Aïssa Mandi (2) and DR Congo forward Fiston Mayele (19) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo midfielder Edo Kayembe (25) and Algeria midfielder Farès Chaïbi (17) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Supporter during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Supporter during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM