Algeria: Brahim Hemdani unveils his first-ever squad! (Official)

Brahim Hemdani has unveiled his very first squad as Algeria manager, officially marking the beginning of his tenure with the Desert Foxes.

A new era for the Algerian national team has officially begun. Appointed to lead the Desert Foxes following Vladimir Petkovic’s departure, Brahim Hemdani unveiled his very first squad this Thursday for the September international break.

Highly anticipated by supporters, this first call-up already offers some insight into the new manager’s choices, combining continuity, returns and potential new faces. The camp will allow Hemdani to lay the first foundations of his project ahead of an important international window for the Algerian national team.

Brahim Hemdani’s first Algeria squad

Goalkeepers: Melvin Mastil - Abdelatif Ramdane - Kilian Belazzoug.

Defenders: Achref Abada - Rayan Aït-Nouri - Zineddine Belaïd - Ramy Bensebaini - Samir Chergui - Jaouen Hadjam - Sohaib Naïr - Saâdi Radouani - Ahmed Touba.

Midfielders: Himad Abdelli - Adil Aouchiche - Nabil Bentaleb - Farès Chaïbi - Ibrahim Maza - Adem Zorgane.

Forwards: Mohamed Amoura - Monsef Bakrar - Bachir Belloumi - Adil Boulbina - Amin Chiakha - Amine Gouiri - Anis Hadj Moussa - Ilan Kebbal

A first squad eagerly awaited by the Desert Foxes

This squad was under particularly close scrutiny as it represents Brahim Hemdani’s first real sporting act since his appointment. The former Algeria international arrives with the aim of opening a new cycle while retaining a solid core built around the established members of the national team.

A few days before this announcement, Brahim Hemdani’s first squad was already eagerly anticipated, particularly to see what role would be given to young players and those who have been knocking on the door of the national team for several months.

The start of a new cycle ahead of upcoming challenges

The next camp will also serve as preparation for Algeria’s upcoming fixtures in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Desert Foxes want to start afresh after their run at the 2026 World Cup and quickly regain positive momentum.

For Hemdani, this first squad therefore represents much more than a simple call-up: it marks the starting point of his project with the national team. The upcoming matches will already provide an indication of his initial tactical choices, his hierarchy and the role he wants to give to the new faces.

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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