Sellal’s visit aimed to encourage and instill hope in the players and the coaching staff, urging them to exhibit determination to secure qualification for the Brazilian World Cup on the evening of November 19.
Addressing the players, Sellal emphasized their role in representing the country, stating, “You will carry the country high, you are children of the country, you will help us to energize the flame of the country. Whether you live here or elsewhere, you are ours and we are yours. The president knows that you will succeed.” He expressed admiration for the Bosnian coach, Vahid Halilhodzic, stating, “He is a great man.”
In a gesture of gratitude, the players, led by the captain, presented Sellal with a signed jersey. The Fennecs faced the Etalons on November 19, aiming to overcome the 3-2 deficit from the first leg.
