The Algerian national team is set to face Togo in a double-header match, with the first game taking place on November 14 at the Hussein Ait Ahmed stadium in Tizi Ouzou and the second game on November 17 at the Kege stadium in Lome. Togo's coach, Patrice Neveu, has announced a 25-man squad for the matches, which are part of the qualifying rounds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Togo's squad includes a new addition, Lilian Brassier, a defender who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany and has previously represented France's youth teams. Brassier's inclusion has generated significant interest in the Togolese media, who see him as a valuable asset to the team. The squad also sees the return of key players Kennedy Boateng and striker Tebo Kliegi.
Algeria's national team, on the other hand, is expected to undergo several changes in their lineup compared to their last training camp. The team's coach, Ibrahim Hamdani, is set to announce the new squad on Thursday, November 5, during a press conference. The team's goalkeeper, Luca Zidane, is expected to return to the team after serving a suspension.
The Algerian team currently tops Group 9 in the qualifying rounds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with four points from their two matches. The team aims to secure six points in the upcoming matches against Togo to confirm their qualification. The team's striker, Ben Bouleahi, is expected to miss the upcoming matches due to an injury.
The Algerian team's training camp is set to begin on Monday, November 9, and the team's coach, Ibrahim Hamdani, is expected to finalize the squad list before the matches against Togo. The team's performance in the qualifying rounds has been impressive so far, with a win against Zambia and a draw against Burundi.
Togo's coach, Patrice Neveu, has expressed confidence in his team's abilities, despite the absence of key player Kevin Boma, who plays for Red Bull Salzburg in Austria. Neveu has included several experienced players in the squad, including captain Emmanuel Adebayor.
The upcoming matches against Togo will be crucial for both teams, as they aim to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Algerian team's fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new squad and are optimistic about the team's chances of securing a win against Togo.
Key points
- Algeria's national team coach, Ibrahim Hamdani, to announce the team's new lineup on Thursday, November 5.
- Togo's squad includes new addition Lilian Brassier, a defender who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany.
- Algeria aims to secure six points in the upcoming matches against Togo to confirm their qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
