U23 AFCON Qualifiers: Rafik Saïfi unveils squad for Eswatini double-header

Algeria's U23 head coach, Rafik Saïfi, has announced a 24-man roster for the upcoming second-round qualifiers of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations against Eswatini. A key highlight of the selection is the inclusion of Stade Rennais goalkeeper Kilian Belazzoug, who returns to the Olympic team after a previous stint with the senior squad. The group includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. The first leg will take place on November 11 at Somhlolo Stadium in Lobamba, with the return leg scheduled for November 16 at the 5-Juillet-1962 Stadium in Algiers, as the team looks to progress further in the tournament.