Algeria prepares for Togo double header with new call-ups

National coach Brahim Hemdani has announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Togo, scheduled for November 14 and 17. The roster includes debutants Mohamed Azzi and Abderrahmane Rebbach, while Rayan Aït-Nouri, Ilan Kebbal, and Adem Zorgane have been temporarily left out. Algeria currently leads the group with four points, and Hemdani aims to maximize their points tally. Regarding Baghdad Bounedjah’s absence, the coach clarified it was a technical decision, noting that they continue to monitor other talents like Khalis Merah and Yanis Massolin.