Petkovic Announces Algeria National Football Team Squad For Friendly Against Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia

Algeria national football team manager, Vladimir Petkovic, announced the 25-man squad ahead of the two friendlies this month against Zimbabwe and South Africa. The Algeria national football team squad comprises stars like Riyad Mahrez, Ismael Bennacer, and Houssem Aouar, and will look to put up a fine display in the next two matches. There was a lot of speculation as to who would get the nod and who would miss out, and Petkovic seems to have hit the right balance while selecting the Algeria national football team squad ahead of the two fixtures in this international break.

Petkovic announces squad for Algeria National Football Team ahead of Friendlies

Petkovic has picked 25 players of his choice ahead of the two friendlies against Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia, respectively. In a press conference at the Mohamed Sellah Hall, at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki, the Algerian national football team manager made his intentions clear as to who he wants for the team and what objectives are laid out for him and his team. The team looks good on paper and would provide the manager with a lot of clarity going into the AFCON tournament slated to be held in December this year. Algeria have two wins and one draw from their previous three games against Guinea, Somalia, and Uganda, respectively, as they secured direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quite comfortably. Players will want to put up a positive impression upon Petkovic in these two games and find their way through to the final eleven from the Algeria national football team roster. Here's the Algeria national football team players roster.

Algeria National Football Team Roster

So the squad is finally out. Let's take a look at the Algeria national football team roster for the two upcoming friendly games.

GOALKEEPERS: Benot, Guendouz, Zidane

DEFENDERS: Bensebaini, Dorval, Hadjam, Tougai, Chergui, Belghali, Guiton

MIDFIELDERS: Mandi, Bentaleb, Boudaou, Zorgane, Kebbal, Maza, Amoura, Belaili, Benzia, Bouanani, Chaibi

FORWARDS: Hadj Moussa, Mahrez, Bounedjah, Chiakha, Gouiri

Algeria will face Zimbabwe on 13th November and Saudi Arabia on 18th November, with both games scheduled to be played in Jeddah. These two games would serve as good tactical preparation for Petkovic and will help in making a final decision regarding the starting 11 from the Algeria national football team roster. Riyad Mahrez is set to feature in these two friendlies and prepare himself well, as this year's AFCON could be the last time he will be seen featuring in the tournament after he announced his retirement from football post the World Cup in 2026.