CAN 2027 qualifiers: Algeria’s Hicham Boudaoui ruled out of Togo double-header

Algeria midfielder Hicham Boudaoui will miss the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Togo after medical examinations confirmed persistent back pain.

The OGC Nice player’s absence is a blow to the Algeria manager, who will be without a key member of his midfield for the third and fourth matchdays on 14 and 17 November 2026.

The Algeria coaching staff have called up Adem Zorgane as a late replacement.

Zorgane, who plays his club football in Belgium, will join the squad immediately. His inclusion gives him the opportunity to take advantage of his current form with the national team while providing additional energy and experience in midfield.