Algeria head coach Brahim Hemdani has called up midfielder Adil Bourabaa to the national team squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 21-year-old Le Mans player receives his first call-up as a replacement for the injured Nabil Bentaleb.
The decision comes as Algeria prepares to host Zambia on Friday, 25 September, in their opening AFCON qualifier. They will then face Burundi on Tuesday, 29 September. The team currently sits third in their World Cup qualifying group with 4 points from 3 matches, having recorded one win, one draw, and one loss.
Bourabaa, who was not in the initial squad, has scored three goals and provided two assists in Ligue 1 this season. His opportunity arose after Bentaleb was forced to withdraw due to an injury sustained while playing 77 minutes for his club against Nice.
Algeria enters this qualifying phase looking to build momentum, with a recent record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five matches. Fans can check the full squad list on our squad page and review the team's recent form in our stats section.
The match against Zambia marks the start of a key double-header for Algeria, who trail group leaders Argentina by five points in the concurrent World Cup qualification standings.
This story first appeared at getfootballnewsfrance.com
