Algeria national team news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Algeria national team:
Recent Results:
- Algeria drew 1-1 with Benin in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on March 25, 2022.
- Algeria defeated Niger 2-1 in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2022.
- Algeria lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in a 2022 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 News:
- Algeria's coach, Djamel Belmadi, has called up 25 players for the upcoming friendly match against Tunisia and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.
- The squad includes experienced players like Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani, and Yacine Brahimi, as well as young talents like Mohamed Amine Benamar and Youcef Belaïli.
Injuries and Suspensions:
- Algeria's midfielder, Mehdi Abeid, has been ruled out of the upcoming matches due to a knee injury.
- The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has suspended midfielder, Adlène Guédioura, for two matches due to a red card he received in the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.
Tournament Qualification:
- Algeria is currently second in Group A of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, with 7 points from 5 matches. They need to win their remaining matches to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
- Algeria is also participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and is currently top of Group F with 6 points from 2 matches.
Coaching Staff:
- Djamel Belmadi has been the coach of the Algeria national team since 2018 and has led the team to several successful tournaments, including the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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