Luca Zidane arrived in Algeria on Monday. Convened for the first time with the Fennecs, the goalkeeper will participate in the two qualification matches for the 2026 World Cup, facing Somalia and Uganda.
“Glad to be in Algeria for my first selection, it's a pride”, reacted Zinedine's second son when he arrived at Houari Boumediene airport in Algiers. Many supporters were waiting for him to welcome him warmly.
“We hope to win the next match to qualify for the World Cup. It is an important match, we hope that the Algerian people are behind us ”, underlined Luca Zidane in front of the cameras of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF).
Luca Zidane, new Fennecs goalkeeper
Last month, the House of Status of the players of the FIFA football court had issued a favorable decision to
His request for a change in sports nationality. Born in Marseille, this porter evolving in Granada, in the Spanish second division, had evolved under the tunic of the rooster in all the selections of young people.
The 1998 Golden Ball Cadet was able to meet his new teammates at the Sidi Moussa training center. He also had the opportunity to speak with coach Vladimir Petković.
