The Algerian women’s national team is intensifying preparations for the 2016 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which will be held in Cameroon. As part of their buildup, the team played a friendly against Tunisia on Tuesday at the Omar Hamadi Stadium, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Tunisia opened the scoring early when Ella El Kaabachi converted a penalty in the 4th minute. Algeria responded later in the match through Benaissa Djamila, who scored in the 78th minute to level the score and give the home side a morale-boosting result.
This friendly serves as an important test for the Algerian squad as they refine their tactics and integrate new players ahead of the competitive qualifiers. The teams are set to meet again for a return friendly on Friday at the FAF Technical Center in Sidi Moussa, providing another opportunity for Algeria to evaluate their progress and make adjustments.
In the competitive qualifying campaign, Algeria is scheduled to face Togo in the first leg on March 5 in Algiers. The return leg will be played in Lomé between March 18 and 20. These fixtures are critical as Algeria seeks to secure a place in the continental tournament and make a strong impression in African women’s football.
The team’s coaching staff is focusing on building cohesion, sharpening attacking options, and solidifying defensive organization. The friendly against Tunisia, despite ending in a draw, provided valuable insights into both strengths and areas needing improvement, helping the team prepare strategically for upcoming challenges.
Algeria’s participation in the qualifiers represents an important step in elevating the profile of women’s football in the country, and the team’s performance in these matches will be closely monitored by fans and federation officials alike.
