France, Jan. 6 -- Desabre's squad reached the last four at the 2023 Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire and since then the Frenchman has steered the team to a place at an intercontinental play-off for a berth at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

In Rabat, they take on an Algeria outfit that won all three of its games during the pool stages.

"Algeria has players who can make a difference at any moment," said the 49-year-old on the eve of the game.

"But the DRC also has the players who can rise to the challenge. We know our strengths and it is up to us to show them. The most important thing is to play well, as we have done so far."

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