Following a scheduled rest day, Algeria returned to training on Monday as preparations intensify for their upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group C fixture against Guinea. The match is set to take place on Friday, 15 August, at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
The session, held at Kyambogo University’s training ground, began at 15:00 local time (13:00 Algerian time) and involved twenty-five players.
Midfielder Akram Bouras was the only absentee from full training, instead working individually as part of a tailored programme.
Monday’s work centred largely on tactical drills, with the coaching staff focusing on refining the team’s structure and approach ahead of what is expected to be a challenging encounter.
The emphasis was on positional play, ball movement, and coordinated pressing — areas considered crucial to Algeria’s strategy against Guinea.
Algeria did not feature in Monday’s third-round fixtures, having been exempt from play, and will return to competitive action in the fourth round.
The break in their schedule has given the squad valuable time to recover and prepare, while also allowing the coaching staff to assess performances from their earlier matches in the group stage.
Their next opponents, Guinea, will be looking to test Algeria’s resilience, making Friday’s contest a pivotal moment in Group C.
With points at a premium and the margin for error narrowing, both teams will be aware of the importance of the result in shaping their chances of progression.
Meanwhile, Group C saw action on Monday, with Uganda and South Africa both securing victories in the third round of matches.
Those results have added further pressure on Algeria to deliver a strong performance in their next outing.
The CHAN tournament, which is reserved for players competing in their home domestic leagues, offers national teams a platform to showcase emerging talent and build cohesion among locally based players.
For Algeria, success in this year’s competition will depend on their ability to combine tactical discipline with creativity in the final third — an area the coaching team is keen to sharpen in the days leading up to Friday’s clash.
The training ground atmosphere on Monday reflected a balance between focus and determination. Players were seen engaging in short, high-intensity drills and set-piece routines, with the technical staff closely monitoring execution and communication on the pitch.
The presence of nearly the full squad provided an opportunity to work on collective cohesion, a key factor as the tournament enters a decisive phase.
With three days remaining before they face Guinea, Algeria’s preparations are set to continue at pace.
Further sessions are expected to build on Monday’s tactical focus, with match-specific strategies likely to be implemented as the week progresses.
As the competition tightens and the stakes rise, Algeria’s ability to translate their training-ground work into a strong match-day performance could prove decisive in their quest to advance from Group C.
All eyes will now turn to Kampala on Friday, where the Greens will look to deliver a result that strengthens their position in the tournament.
