Algeria national football team news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Algeria national football team:
Recent Results:
- Algeria drew 1-1 with Benin in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier on March 25, 2022.
- Algeria defeated Niger 2-1 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2022.
- Algeria lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier on June 5, 2022.
Upcoming Matches:
- Algeria is scheduled to play against Tunisia in a friendly match on September 23, 2022.
- Algeria will face Ethiopia in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on September 27, 2022.
Squad:
- The Algerian national team has been training under the guidance of coach Djamel Belmadi since 2018.
- The team has a mix of experienced players and young talents, including:
- Goalkeepers: Rais M'Bolhi, Alexandre Oukidja, and Azzedine Doukha.
- Defenders: Mehdi Zeffane, Aissa Mandi, and Ramy Bensebaini.
- Midfielders: Riyad Mahrez, Yacine Brahimi, and Ismaël Bennacer.
- Forwards: Baghdad Bounedjah, Islam Slimani, and Youcef Belaïli.
Recent Transfers:
- Riyad Mahrez joined Manchester City from Leicester City in 2018.
- Yacine Brahimi joined Porto from Porto in 2020.
- Ismaël Bennacer joined AC Milan from Empoli in 2019.
Injuries:
- Algeria's star player, Riyad Mahrez, has been dealing with a knee injury and has missed several matches.
- Defender Aissa Mandi has been out with a hamstring injury.
Coaching Staff:
- Djamel Belmadi is the head coach of the Algerian national team.
- Assistant coaches include:
- Djamel Zouani
- Nabil Neghiz
- Abdelkader Khelalfa
Recent Achievements:
- Algeria won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.
- The team has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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