Algeria U16 Team Arrives in Sousse for the UNAF Tournament

The Algerian U16 (U17 B) football team arrived in Tunisia on Sunday, November 8th, to compete in the Union of North African Football Federations (UNAF) tournament. This event, scheduled from November 10th to 16th, serves as a qualifier for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Led by Federal Bureau member Fodil Megharia, an initial group of 17 players traveled from Houari Boumediene Airport. Upon reaching Sousse, the squad underwent mandatory MRI age-verification tests before conducting their first training session under head coach Karim Ziani and assistant Hocine Metref. The full squad of 25 players will be assembled by Monday. The team's opening match is set for Tuesday, November 10th, against Morocco at the Sousse Olympic Stadium at 2:00 PM.