Rafik Saïfi announces U23 squad for Eswatini qualifiers

U23 national team coach Rafik Saïfi has called up 24 players for the upcoming double-header against Eswatini, part of the qualification campaign for the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations. The squad selection notably includes goalkeeper Kylian Belazzoug from French club Rennes, who was previously called up to the senior team. The training camp is scheduled from November 8th to November 16th. The first leg will take place in Lobamba on November 11th, followed by the return leg on November 16th at the 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers. Algeria received a bye for the first round, while Eswatini reached this stage after defeating Malawi.