Algeria coach Ibrahim Hamdani is planning to turn to the experience of the national team's old guard to address technical and tactical issues. This shift comes ahead of a key double-header against Togo in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers next month.
The team faced clear difficulties in their recent training camp, drawing 2-2 with Burundi, while striker Amine Chiakha failed to score or assist in the last three matches. The midfield pairing of Adam Zarour and Hicham Abdeli also struggled to effectively link defence and attack.
Return of Big Names
Consequently, the technical staff is looking to recall Al-Gharafa striker Baghdad Bounedjah, who has scored 3 goals at the start of the current Qatari season after netting 18 last term. A return is also expected for midfielder Ismael Bennacer, the 28-year-old who now plays for Al-Gharafa after moving from AC Milan.
Ibrahim Hamdani said after the draw with Burundi: "تصريحات الناخب الوطني ابراهيم حمداني عقب تعادل الخضر (2-2) أمام بوروندي". Nabil Bentaleb is also anticipated to return to the squad after recovering from injury, while a recall for Pyramids FC striker Ahmed Nadir Ben Bouali is under consideration.
Current Context and Preparations
The team is preparing for a November camp, sitting top of their qualifying group with four points from a win over Zambia and a draw with Burundi. Their most recent official result was a 2-1 win over Niger on October 6th, with Mohamed Belloumi and Ramy Bensebaini scoring the winner from the penalty spot.
Algeria's next fixture is at home to Togo on November 11th, in the third round of qualifiers.
This story first appeared at 365Scores
