Has Algeria Found Their Future Goalkeeper? Desert Warriors are looking for changes in their lineup, especially in goalkeeping, after a disappointing performance in the last World Cup. With the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations starting in September, the team aims to strengthen their goal. ## Who is Iowan Hatfout? Iowan Hatfout, the goalkeeper of French club Loman, has been making headlines during the preseason matches. Born in 2000 in France to an Algerian father and a French mother, he is eligible to represent Algeria. ## Why is Hatfout a Potential Option? Hatfout started his career at amateur club Eschorall before joining Dijon's academy in 2015. With Loman, he played 35 matches and kept 12 clean sheets. ## What's Next? With the qualifiers starting in September, Hatfout could be an option for Algeria's goal. The team is currently third in the 2026 World Cup with 4 points from 3 matches (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss).