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TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Algeria team profile
Nickname: Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes) Appearances: 3 (2011, 2022, 2024) Last Appearance: Algeria 2022 Best Performance: Finalists (2022) Titles: 0 FIFA Ranking: 36 Coach: Madjid Bougherra Algeria Eye Elusive CHAN Title After Home Heartbreak Having come agonisingly close to lifting their maiden TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) title in 2022 on home soil, Algeria return to the continental stage with renewed hunger and a clear objective – to go one better in East Africa. Les Fennecs will be featuring in their third CHAN tournament, and second in a row, after reaching the semi-finals in 2011 and finishing runners-up in the 2022 edition held in Algiers. With pedigree, purpose, and pride, Algeria enter the TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 as one of the tournament favourites. Despite their strong CHAN history, a continental title continues to elude Algeria's locally-based team. Head coach Madjid Bougherra and his squad will be determined to break that jinx and deliver the long-awaited crown to the Algerian faithful. How They Qualified Algeria secured their place in the finals after an impressive showing in the second round of the qualifiers. A goalless draw away to Gambia in Bakau set up a dominant 3-0 victory in the return leg in Algiers, ensuring their ticket to CHAN 2024. The win underlined Algeria's defensive discipline and attacking firepower, setting the tone for what promises to be another competitive campaign. Know The Coach: Madjid Bougherra A towering figure in Algerian football, Madjid Bougherra brings leadership, experience, and ambition to the CHAN 2024 squad. A former international defender, Bougherra's club career spanned France, England, Scotland, Qatar, and the UAE, including a successful stint with Glasgow Rangers between 2008 and 2011. Since taking charge of the CHAN team in 2021, Bougherra has made an immediate impact. He led Algeria to victory at the FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar and steered the team to the CHAN final in 2022. Now 42, he is entering his third major tournament with the goal of cementing his legacy with a continental title. Algeria's CHAN Journey So Far Algeria made their CHAN debut in 2011 in Sudan, advancing to the semi-finals under coach Abdelhak Benchikha. They finished fourth after narrowly losing 1-0 to the hosts. A long absence from the tournament followed until they returned in style in 2022 as hosts. Roared on by passionate home support, the Desert Foxes reached the final, where they lost on penalties to Senegal (5-4) after a goalless draw in regulation time. Their consistency in reaching the final four on both appearances makes them one of the most formidable teams in the competition's short history. Player to Watch While Algeria's final squad is yet to be confirmed, the team is expected to feature a blend of emerging domestic talents and experienced local league stars. Expect technically gifted midfielders and a solid defensive line to be the backbone of their CHAN 2024 challenge. What to Expect After coming within inches of the title in 2022, expectations are sky-high. Algeria are not just participating – they are coming to win. With a seasoned coach at the helm and momentum from recent success, Les Fennecs will be aiming to dominate the group stage and push deep into the knockout rounds. Bougherra's men have developed a reputation for tactical maturity, physical presence, and composure under pressure. Their ability to navigate tight contests could prove decisive once again. Did You Know? Algeria have reached at least the semi-finals in both of their previous CHAN appearances – finishing fourth in 2011 and second in 2022. They remain one of the few nations to have never exited the tournament before the last four. Outlook for CHAN 2024 With history, form, and firepower on their side, Algeria enters CHAN 2024 with one clear mission – win the title. After years of near misses, Bougherra and his team will be laser-focused on making this their golden moment.
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21-07-2025
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Algeria call up Mahious, Meziane in star-studded provisional squad for CHAN
Algeria's home-based national team coach, Madjid Bougherra, has named a provisional 28-man squad as preparations begin in earnest for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The selected players—drawn exclusively from the domestic league—are set to report to the National Technical Centre in Sidi Moussa on Sunday, 20 July, for a pivotal training camp that will shape the final squad for the tournament in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The squad is headlined by CHAN 2022 top scorer Aymen Mahious and features a strong representation from Algerian league champions MC Alger and runners-up CR Belouizdad, with six players each. USM Alger follows with four call-ups, while JS Kabylie and CS Constantine contribute three players apiece. The rest of the squad is rounded out by representatives from ASO Chlef, ES Sétif, and Paradou AC. This preliminary list is expected to undergo minor adjustments based on player performances during the camp and upcoming friendly matches. Algeria will be based in Group C at CHAN 2024, one of the most competitive groups, facing off against Uganda, South Africa, Guinea, and Niger. القائمة المعنية بتربص المنتخب الوطني للاعبين المحليين استعدادًا لبطولة شان 2024. القائمة أولية وقد تطرأ عليها تغييرات قبل إرسال القائمة النهائية إلى الكونفدرالية الإفريقية لكرة القدم، يوم 22 جويلية 2025 #LesVerts | #123VivaLAlgérie🇩🇿 — Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) July 19, 2025 As part of their build-up, the Desert Foxes A' will play two high-profile friendlies —offering a final opportunity for players to stake their claim before the continental showdown begins on August 2. Bougherra, who guided Algeria to the final of CHAN 2022 before losing on penalties to Senegal, is determined to go one better this time. With tactical preparations set to intensify, competition for places in the final squad promises to be fierce. But for now, this group of 28 forms the backbone of Algeria's quest for CHAN glory. Full List of Algeria's Provisional CHAN 2024 Squad Goalkeepers: Zakaria Bouhalfaya (CS Constantine) Tarek Bousseder (ES Sétif) Abderrahmane Medjadel (ASO Chlef) Defenders: Saadi Radouani (USM Alger) Réda Hlaimia (MC Alger) Fares Nechat Djabri (JS Kabylie) Ayoub Ghezala (MC Alger) Adam Alilet (USM Alger) Achref Abada (ASO Chlef) Abderrahmane Bekkour (CR Belouizdad) Naoufel Khacef (CR Belouizdad) Ilyes Cheti (USM Alger) Midfielders: Akram Bouras (MC Algiers) Mohamed Benkhemassa (MC Algiers) Abdelraouf Benguit (CR Belouizdad) Mehdi Boudjemaa (JS Kabylie) Bilal Boukerchaoui (CR Belouizdad) Zakaria Draoui (MC Algiers) Messala Merbah (CS Constantine) Attackers:
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09-07-2025
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Algeria to face DR Congo twice in CHAN 2024 warm-up showdowns
Published: Wednesday, 09 July 2025 Algeria's home-based national team will step up their preparations for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a pair of high-profile friendlies against DR Congo at the end of July. The North Africans, led by coach Madjid Bougherra, will enter a key pre-tournament training camp on July 20, which will culminate in two matches designed to sharpen their tactical edge before the continental competition kicks off in early August. The Algeria Football Federation confirmed the fixtures during its recent executive committee meeting, identifying the DR Congo clashes as critical to assessing form, fitness, and squad cohesion ahead of CHAN Group C action. The CHAN tournament—reserved exclusively for players based in domestic leagues—will be staged across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 2–30 August 2025. Algeria, drawn into a tough pool featuring Uganda, Guinea, South Africa, and Niger, are eager to arrive at the tournament in peak condition. Coach Bougherra, who led Algeria to the final in the last edition of CHAN, will be using the DR Congo encounters to test his tactical setup and solidify starting positions across key departments of the team. The friendlies are not just about form. Both Algeria and DR Congo have ambitions of making deep runs at CHAN 2024, and the meetings between them—two of Africa's most consistent CHAN performers—are expected to offer valuable insight and competitive edge before the real battle begins. Meanwhile, DR Congo, placed in Group B alongside Kenya, Morocco, Zambia, and Angola, will also use the matches to fine-tune their approach under tournament pressure.
