The Algerian Football Federation announced on Monday the call-up of Olympique Akbou goalkeeper Ryan Yesli to the national team camp. The move was made to replace goalkeeper Abdelatif Ramadan of MC Alger, who was exempted from participation following the death of his father on Sunday.
The Federation stated in an official release: "Goalkeeper Abdelatif Ramadan has been exempted from the national team camp scheduled to start today, Monday, following the death of his father yesterday." The statement added that the technical staff decided to invite Yesli to fill the vacant spot.
Ryan Yesli expressed his emotions after receiving his first official call-up to join the Desert Warriors. The 27-year-old goalkeeper wrote on his personal account: "Very happy and proud of my first call-up with the national team." He added: "I feel indescribable pride, because I will represent the colors of my national team, and I am grateful to everyone who supported me."
Yesli joins a goalkeeping roster that currently includes Oussama Benbot and Melvin Mastil, opening an opportunity for him to compete for a starting spot. It is noted that coach Ibrahim Hamadani opted to call up Yesli under these emergency circumstances.
The preparatory camp continues until the 17th of this month, in preparation for the home and away matches against Togo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Algerian team leads Group Nine with four points from two matches.
