Togo Double-Header: Hemdani Announces National Team Squad with Anticipated Returns and Changes

National team coach Brahim Hemdani is releasing the roster today for the upcoming gathering of the Greens, ahead of the double-header against Togo for the third and fourth matchdays of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The announcement is expected to bring several modifications compared to the previous camp, as the coaching staff seeks to strengthen various areas of the team. Several players absent from the last meetup could make their comeback, notably Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, and Yacine Titraoui, bringing valuable experience to the midfield. In goal, Luca Zidane is eligible again after serving his suspension, though his lack of playing time with Leganés could be a factor, alongside Oussama Benbot who has impressed with USM Alger. In defense, Rafik Belghali's presence remains uncertain due to an injury sustained in Italy, while young defenders Fahem Benaïssa-Yahia and Abdennour Soualhia might receive their first call-ups to boost defensive competition. Conversely, Zineddine Belaïd and Moncef Bekrar could be left out due to these adjustments. The training camp will kick off on November 9 at the Sidi Moussa technical center. The Greens will first host the Togolese team on November 14 at the Hocine-Aït-Ahmed stadium in Tizi Ouzou, before traveling to Lomé for the second leg on November 17, with the objective of securing maximum points toward AFCON qualification.