2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Hicham Boudaoui ruled out, Adem Zorgane called up

The Algerian national football team faces further roster adjustments ahead of the double-header against Togo for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. An official statement confirmed that midfielder Hicham Boudaoui has been ruled out following back pain, which was validated by a medical examination. Coach Brahim Hemdani has called up Union Saint-Gilloise's Adem Zorgane to replace him. Boudaoui becomes the third player from the initial selection to withdraw due to injury, following Bachir Belloumi, who will not be replaced, and Jaouen Hadjam, who was substituted by Fahem Benaïssa-Yahia.