World Cup (Q): Major blow for Algeria ahead of clash with Uganda

Just two days before the final match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uganda, scheduled for October 14 at 5pm at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi-Ouzou, the Algerian national team has been hit with a serious setback. Two key players, Baghdad Bounedjah and Youcef Belaïli, picked up injuries during the win over Somalia and did not take part in Saturday’s training session.

While the exact nature of their injuries has yet to be confirmed by the Algerian Football Federation, the potential absence of these crucial players for this decisive fixture could force Vladimir Petković to rethink his strategy. It's a worrying scenario just months ahead of AFCON 2025, where both are expected to be vital components of the Algerian squad.

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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