The Algerian national team players have been making waves in their respective leagues, giving new coach Ibrahimi Hamdani a boost ahead of his first training session. The team's first gathering under Hamdani will take place today at the Sidi Moussa training center. Several players have been in impressive form, including Anis Haj Moussa, who scored a brace for his Dutch club, Feyenoord Rotterdam, in a 5-0 win over Utrecht.
Another player who has caught the eye is Bashir Belloumi, who provided an assist for his English club, Hull City, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat. Belloumi's performance makes him a strong contender for a starting spot in the upcoming match against Zambia. The Algerian team will face Zambia on Friday at the Hussein Ait Ahmed stadium in Tizi Ouzou, followed by a match against Burundi on September 29.
Ibrahimi Hamdani and his assistant, Antar Yahia, have been monitoring the players' performances closely. The duo attended a match between Marseille and Paris FC to assess the form of Amine Gouiri, Ahmed Abdelli, Ilan Kabal, and Farid El Sharqi. Hamdani's task will be to build on the momentum created by the players' recent performances and achieve a positive start in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The team's right flank has become a highly contested area, with several players vying for a starting spot. Anis Haj Moussa, Ilan Kabal, and Bashir Belloumi have all been in excellent form, making it a selection headache for Hamdani. The new coach acknowledged the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for the legendary Riyad Mahrez, who has retired from international football.
Hamdani will also be keen to utilize the services of other talented players, including Amin Chiakha, Adel Bourbaba, and El Ilan Kabal. Bourbaba has been impressive for his French club, Lorient, scoring two goals and providing two assists. Kabal, on the other hand, has been scoring crucial goals for his club, Strasbourg.
The Algerian team's first training session under Hamdani will be an important milestone, as the coach looks to build a cohesive unit ahead of the upcoming qualifiers. The team will also play a friendly match against Niger on October 6, which will provide Hamdani with an opportunity to experiment with different combinations and identify potential replacements for players who are no longer part of his plans.
The players will report for duty at the Sidi Moussa training center today, with some having already taken part in matches for their respective clubs over the weekend. Hamdani will be looking to make a positive impact and get the team back on track in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Key points
- Algerian national team players are in excellent form ahead of new coach Ibrahimi Hamdani's first training session.
- Hamdani faces a selection dilemma on the right flank, with several players in contention for a starting spot.
- The Algerian team will face Zambia and Burundi in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
