Algeria squad: Petkovic announces his list with four new faces! (OFFICIAL)

The Algerian Football Federation has unveiled Vladimir Petkovic’s much-anticipated squad list for the October camp. The Fennecs are set to play for their future in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with two crucial fixtures: on October 9 against Somalia at Oran’s Miloud Hadefi Stadium, then on October 14 versus Uganda at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi-Ouzou. Leaders of Group G with 19 points from eight matches, Petkovic’s men need just one more victory to mathematically secure their ticket to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

As previously revealed, the head coach made bold decisions by leaving out two regulars, Saïd Benrahma and Ramiz Zerrouki, while opening the door to four new faces. Mehdi Dorval, Samir Chergui, Rafik Belghali, and Luca Zidane join the squad for this decisive camp. The arrival of Zinédine Zidane’s son especially signifies Petkovic’s intent to inject fresh blood into an already competitive group. With just days to go before these crucial encounters, Petkovic’s message is clear: Algeria moves forward with a solid core, but remains open to talents who can strengthen the team’s momentum.

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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