Algeria's women's national football team is set to face the Central African Republic in a double-header match on October 9 and 13 at the 5 July Olympic Stadium in Algiers. Coach Farid Benstiti has called up 26 players for the crucial Olympic qualifiers. The team will begin their training camp on October 5, four days before the first match. The qualifiers are part of the team's journey to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The Algerian team has been performing well lately, having recently qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. They achieved this feat by reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 Africa Women Cup of Nations. The team is looking to build on this momentum and secure a spot in the Olympics. A total of 35 African teams are participating in the Olympic qualifiers, which will be played over five rounds.
The team has some new faces, including Nassrine Bahlouli, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, and Selina Ould Housseyn, who plays for AF Paris. The team's captain, and goalkeeper, Yamina Ngazee, will be leading the team in the upcoming matches. Other notable players include midfielder Mélissa Bathy, who plays for Washington Spirit, and forward Laura Tebboune, who plays for Yukseskova.
The team's coach, Farid Benstiti, has expressed his satisfaction with the team's preparation so far. He believes that the team has the potential to go far in the qualifiers and is confident of their chances of securing a spot in the Olympics. The team's fans are also optimistic, having seen the team's impressive performance in recent matches.
The double-header against the Central African Republic is a crucial one for Algeria, as a win will see them progress to the next round of the qualifiers. The team's players are aware of the importance of the matches and are working hard to ensure that they are well-prepared. The team's training camp will focus on fine-tuning their skills and building their strategy for the matches.
Algeria's women's football team has come a long way in recent years, with significant improvements in their performance and results. The team's qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup was a historic achievement, and they are now looking to build on that success. The team's players are determined to make their mark on the Olympic qualifiers and secure a spot in the 2028 Olympics.
The team's upcoming matches against the Central African Republic will be a test of their skills and determination. With a strong squad and a determined coach, Algeria's women's football team is looking to make a positive impact in the Olympic qualifiers. The team's fans will be eagerly watching the matches, hoping that their team will emerge victorious and secure a spot in the Olympics.
Key points
- Algeria's women's football team has called up 26 players for the team's upcoming double-header against the Central African Republic in the second round of Olympic qualifiers.
