Algeria U23 seek Olympic qualifying comeback against Eswatini

Algeria Under-23s must overturn a 2-1 deficit against Eswatini when the teams meet in the second leg of their second-round tie in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying competition.

The Algerian side appeared on course for a positive result after a promising first-half display, but were eventually beaten by their hosts. The defeat leaves them needing a response in Monday’s return match at the 5-Juillet-1962 Stadium.

The result was a disappointing start to Rafik Saifi’s first official game in charge of the Under-23 team. His players will now have to produce a significantly improved performance if they are to keep their Olympic qualifying campaign alive.

The Algeria squad, including Bezahaf and his team-mates, will attempt to overturn the one-goal deficit on home soil.

Karim Boutera, who started the first meeting and plays for Degerfors in Sweden, told Maghreb-Foot that he was determined to help Algeria reverse the situation.

Victory in the tie would send Algeria through to the final preliminary round, where they would face the winner of the contest between Mali and Zimbabwe.