After a successful campaign start in these 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Algeria will try to take an additional step towards the US World Cup. For this, the men of Vladimir Petkovic will have to negotiate their trip to Botswana this Friday (kick -off at 2 p.m.).
Considered one of the heads of the African continent, the Greens obviously approach this match with a favorite growing costume, but they will not have to underestimate an opponent who has a more than honorable course until then, with a third place in this hen. It remains to be seen with which eleven starting the Fennecs will present at the OBED Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown.
A Belaïli-Benrahma match to complete the attack
Vladimir Petkovic must do without several living forces for this meeting. Houssem Aouar, Baghdad Bounedjah, Anis Hadj Moussa or Anthony Mandrea are all missing. The Algerian eleven will therefore be reshaped this Friday afternoon. With a major question: who of Youcef Belaïli or Saïd Benrahma will occupy the left side of the offensive line?
Back in selection,
The atypical and aesthetic Belaïli is eagerly awaited For its improvisation capacity in the dribbling, hitting it or passing. Benrahma offers a more classic profile, but its discipline and its efficiency can also be precious. The former Ajaccio player would be one step ahead.
For the rest, Algeria should rely on other major executives in a scheme articulated in 4-3-3, with the Lord Riyad Mahrez and a Gouiri Amine in great shape on the front of the attack. In the midfield, the Zorgane-Boudaoui-Chaibi trio holds up, in front of a defensive line which will fit Ligue 1 good, with the Mandi-Bensebaini central hinge and the side passed by the championship, Atal and Ait Nouri. Oukidja will hold its place in the goals.
The expected composition for Algeria : Oukidja – Ait Nouri, Mandi, Bensebaini, Atal – Zorgane, Boudaoui, Chaibi – Belaili, Mahrez, Gouiri.
