Algeria faces significant roster adjustments ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo. Mohamed Bechir Belloumi and Jaouen Hadjam have been ruled out of the squad for the matches due to injury. Goalkeeper Abdellatif Ramdan also departed the Algeria training camp to be with his family following the death of his father. These personnel changes arrive as the team prepares for the third and fourth rounds of the competition. Algeria is scheduled to play Togo on 14 November and 17 November 2026. The Algerian Football Federation confirmed the squad updates as preparations continue for these two fixtures.
Replacements for Injured Players
Fahem Benaissa Yahia has received a call-up to the national squad to replace the injured Jaouen Hadjam. The Algerian Football Federation selected the Mantova player to fill the vacancy left by the defender as the team prepares for the upcoming qualifying matches. Fahem Benaissa Yahia joins the camp to bolster the defensive options available to the coaching staff. His inclusion marks a direct adjustment to the roster following the medical assessment that confirmed Jaouen Hadjam could not participate in the fixtures against Togo. The team continues training under the supervision of the technical staff to integrate the new arrival before the first match on 14 November. Officials have finalized these arrangements to ensure the squad maintains the necessary depth for the two-legged competition.
Goalkeeper Changes and Updates
Rayan Yesli of Olympique Akbou has been called up to the national squad to replace Abdellatif Ramdan. The Algerian Football Federation initiated this roster change following the departure of Abdellatif Ramdan, who left the training camp to attend to family matters after the death of his father. Technical staff members finalized the selection of Rayan Yesli to ensure the goalkeeping department remains prepared for the upcoming competitive fixtures.
Algeria currently leads Group Nine with four points from two matches. The team secured this standing through its performance in the opening rounds of the qualification campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations. These qualifiers involve matches against Togo, Burundi, and Zambia. The squad remains focused on maintaining its position at the top of the group standings as training sessions continue ahead of the 14 November match.
