Rafik Saïfi announces Olympic squad for Los Angeles 2028 qualifiers

Olympic national team coach, Rafik Saïfi, has unveiled a 23-man squad for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The roster features the inclusion of Rennes goalkeeper Killian Belazoug, while MC Alger's Kouhili Ben Ahmed misses out due to injury. The team begins its campaign in the second preliminary round against Eswatini, playing the first leg on November 11 in Lobamba and the second leg on November 16 at the 5-Juillet Stadium. Should they advance, the team will face the winner of the Mali-Zimbabwe or Mauritius clash in March 2027. Qualifying for the Olympics will be challenging, as Africa's quota has been reduced to two spots, requiring the squad to reach the continental final to secure a ticket.