Hemdani to announce squad ahead of Togo clash
Ibrahim Hemdani will reveal the national team squad list on Thursday 5 November 2026. The announcement is scheduled for a press conference at the salle Mohamed Salah within the stade Nelson-Mandela complex. This selection process precedes the Coupe d’Afrique des nations qualifiers, where Algeria will face Togo in a crucial double-header.
The team will gather for a training camp starting Monday 9 November 2026 at the Centre technique national de Sidi Moussa in Algiers. The first fixture is set for Saturday 14 November 2026 at the stade Hocine Aït Ahmed in Tizi-Ouzou, kicking off at 20:00 local time. The return leg against Togo will take place in Lomé on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Several players face uncertainty regarding their inclusion. Rafik Belghali’s status remains pending medical exams. Luca Zidane, also previously suspended, has limited club minutes which could influence the final decision.
Meanwhile, Nabil Bentaleb, Yacine Titraoui, Hicham Boudaoui, and Nadhir Benbouali are expected to return, though confirmation is still pending. Conversely, Zineddine Belaïd and Moncef Bakrar may be omitted from the final list according to current staff plans.
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