Algeria Announces 23-Man Squad for 2017 AFCON Qualifiers
Coach Christian Gourcuff revealed Algeria’s squad ahead of their first qualifying match against Seychelles on June 13. The team mixes experienced players and new call-ups, with notable returns and fresh faces.
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Goalkeepers: Azzedine Doukha, Malik Asselah, Sofiane Khedairia (preferred over Si Mohamed Cédric)
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Defenders: Aissa Mandi, Mehdi Zeffane, Fawzi Ghoulam, Djamel Mesbah, Essaid Belkalem, Carl Medjani, Rafik Halliche, Hichem Belkaroui (debut)
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Midfielders: Saphir Taider, Nabil Bentaleb, Adlene Guedioura (returns after replacing Mehdi Lacen who faces surgery), Mehdi Abeid, Brahim Chenihi, Ryad Boudebouz, Sofiane Feghouli, Riyad Mahrez
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Forwards: Islam Slimani, Hillel Soudani, Ishak Belfodil, Yacine Brahimi
Algeria’s AFCON qualifying group also includes Ethiopia and Lesotho.
