Algeria regains a key player ahead of Uruguay clash

Algeria: excellent news before facing Uruguay!

Africa 31 March 2026 at 06:06

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Algeria regains a key player ahead of Uruguay clash

31.03.26 FT Friendly International

Algeria

Uruguay

Recovered from a bout of flu at the start of the training camp, Hicham Boudaoui is now fit and ready for the showdown against Uruguay. Having stayed on the bench against Guatemala due to insufficient fitness, the Algerian midfielder is expected to reclaim a central role in Vladimir Petković’s setup.

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— Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) March 27, 2026

A key midfield asset, Boudaoui brings balance, intensity and forward drive—qualities that are essential when facing a team of Uruguay’s caliber. His return comes at a strategic moment, as Les Verts prepare for a much sterner test.

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— Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) March 28, 2026

After a challenging period marked by physical setbacks and uncertainty at club level, the OGC Nice player appears to have found his rhythm once again. This timely resurgence is a major boost for the national team, who can now rely on such a valuable profile for this high-stakes encounter.