Saphir Taïder, the midfielder, has given his agreement to wear the jersey of the Algerian national football team. Taïder, who has Algerian and Tunisian heritage, was previously approached by the Tunisian Football Federation but has now reportedly chosen to represent Algeria.
The decision follows a meeting between Saphir Taïder and the coach of the Algerian national team, Vahid Hallilodzic. The report indicates that despite the previous interest from the Tunisian national team and coach Sami Trabelsi, Taïder has taken the time to establish himself in his club and gain playing time before making a decision on his international allegiance.
The statement suggests that Saphir Taïder’s commitment to Algeria comes after careful consideration and the desire to contribute to the national team once he feels established and has gained sufficient playing time at the club level.
