With just two days remaining before Algeria’s friendly against Rwanda, head coach Vladimir Petkovic intensified his team’s preparations during a focused training session in Sidi Moussa on Tuesday afternoon.
The national squad, known as the Fennecs, dedicated the session to refining both technical skills and tactical patterns.
Petkovic and his staff placed particular emphasis on fluid transitions, positional adjustments, and attacking combinations, aiming to fine-tune Algeria’s style of play ahead of Thursday’s fixture.
Under the watchful eye of the Swiss-Bosnian coach, players rehearsed a variety of game scenarios, including build-ups from the back and offensive movements designed to exploit spaces behind opposing defences.
Set pieces also featured prominently, with rehearsals for both defensive and attacking situations.
The intensity of the session reflected Petkovic’s determination to instill cohesion and clarity of purpose as he continues to shape his team’s identity.
The upcoming match against Rwanda, although a friendly, provides the manager with another key opportunity to assess player form and tactical setups ahead of more competitive fixtures on the horizon.
The training ground at Sidi Moussa, Algeria’s national technical centre, has become the hub of the team’s pre-match activities.
On Wednesday morning, the squad is scheduled to depart for Constantine, where the game will be played.
The city’s Stade Chahid Hamlaoui is expected to welcome fans eager to witness how the team is progressing under its new leadership.
Petkovic’s tenure with Algeria began under scrutiny, and each match now serves as a building block toward greater stability.
As Algeria prepares not only for the friendly against Rwanda but also for long-term goals such as qualification for the 2026 World Cup and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, every minute on the training pitch carries weight.
The current training camp is also viewed as a chance to strengthen squad chemistry, particularly as new players integrate and veterans continue to adjust to Petkovic’s demands.
The coach’s decision to maintain a competitive tempo, even in the context of non-competitive matches, signals his intent to raise the overall standard of play and readiness.
Algeria will hope to deliver a confident performance on Thursday, not just for the result but to reinforce the strategic foundations being laid during this crucial period of transition.
