Algeria U16 squad announced for 2027 AFCON qualification tournament

Algeria's U16 national football coach, Karim Ziani, has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming UNAF tournament in Tunisia, scheduled for November 9-17. This event acts as a qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Due to Libya's withdrawal, the competition will feature Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt. Paradou AC forward Yacine Abed has been included in the squad, despite his concurrent call-up for the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Matches are set to take place in Sousse and Monastir on November 10, 13, and 16, with the top two teams securing their qualification for the 2027 finals.