Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Algeria will play two friendly matches during this November international window with a view to preparing for the African Cup of Nations. The Fennecs will face Zimbabwe (November 13) and HervĂ© Renard’s Saudi Arabia (November 18).
For these two matches, Vladimir Petkovic called up 27 players, including a certain Luca Zidane. Summoned for the first time with the Greens during the last rally, the eldest son of “Zizou” honored his first selection against Uganda (2-1 victory for Algeria), on October 14.
A first under the colors of the mixed Algerian selection. Indeed, the 27-year-old goalkeeper conceded a goal after only six minutes of play. But what destabilized the Granada resident (2e Spanish division), who then delivered a good performance.
Two surprises and two returns
In addition to the new summons of Luca Zidane, Vladimir Petkovic concocted two surprises by calling Yassine Titraoui and Elias Benkara. Absent from the last gathering, Ismaël Bennacer and Houssem Aouar are making their return.
Having shoulder surgery and already out of the CAN, Amine Gouiri is one of the big absences from Petkovic’s list. Youcef BelaĂŻli and Yassine Benzia were also not called up. But for the latter, it is a choice of the Swiss coach.
