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Algeria's federation backs coach Hemdani ahead of Togo double-header

31 October 2026 · Algeria Now

Algeria's federation backs coach Hemdani ahead of Togo double-header

ALGIERS — The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has given its full backing to national team coach Brahim Hemdani, two weeks before the Fennecs face Togo twice in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

In an official statement issued after a regular meeting of its federal bureau on Wednesday, chaired by FAF president Walid Sadi, the federation said it fully supported Hemdani and his squad and would provide the technical staff with all the strategic and operational resources they need. It also denounced what it called unfounded criticism, which it said was undermining the players' morale, and urged the public to rally behind the team.

Hemdani took charge in September, succeeding Vladimir Petkovic, who left the post after the 2026 World Cup. His start has been solid on paper. Algeria lead Group I after beating Zambia 3-1 and drawing 0-0 away to Burundi in the first two qualifying rounds, and also won a friendly against Niger.

The performances, however, have not convinced everyone, and the debate over squad selection has grown louder in recent weeks, from the place of midfielder Houssem Aouar to a possible recall for winger Saïd Benrahma.

Hemdani is expected to name his squad for the November camp next week. Algeria will host Togo on Saturday 14 November in Tizi Ouzou, before travelling to Lomé for the return match at the Kégué stadium on Tuesday 17 November. The first leg will be refereed by Gabon's Pierre Ghislain Atcho.

Togo, third in the group with three points, are coming off a 2-0 home defeat to Zambia. Two wins would put the Fennecs firmly on course for the tournament, which Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will co-host in 2027.

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