The Algerian Football Federation has made it clear that defender Rayan Aït Nouri must issue a formal apology to the fans, coaching staff, and his teammates for his recent conduct. The player had displayed inappropriate behavior during the match against Burundi in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after expressing dissatisfaction with coach Ibrahim Hamdani's decision to keep him on the bench. While Aït Nouri has been excluded from recent camps due to disciplinary friction, the door remains open for his return pending reconciliation. Meanwhile, the national team is preparing for crucial upcoming matches against Togo, with the technical staff aiming to integrate players returning from injury, such as Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, and Yacine Titraoui, to secure early qualification and improve squad stability.