3 candidates to replace Bounedjah in the Algeria national teamBounedjah/@aljazeeraIt has been confirmed that striker Baghdad Bounedjah is out of Swiss coach Vladimir Petković’s plans for the Algeri...
3 candidates to replace Bounedjah in the Algeria national team
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It has been confirmed that striker Baghdad Bounedjah is out of Swiss coach Vladimir Petković’s plans for the Algeria national team during the upcoming international break.
The two-time African champions are set to play two friendly matches in March, with their opponents to be determined, as part of their preparations for the World Cup finals.
The World Cup draw has placed the Desert Warriors in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan.
In the following report, Foot Africa spotlights three candidates to replace Bounedjah in the Algeria squad.
Nadhir Benbouali
The 25-year-old striker has been in outstanding form with Hungarian club Győr during the current 2025–2026 season.
The Académie Paradou graduate has found the net 14 times and delivered 3 assists in 26 matches across all competitions.
He previously featured once for the Algeria B team, notably scoring in a friendly against DR Congo.
Amine Shiyakha
The 19-year-old forward made a superb impression with Danish club Vejle Boldklub, where he played on loan from Copenhagen during the first half of the current season.
He featured in 16 matches across all competitions, contributing to 7 goals between scoring and assisting.
The new Rosenborg signing has two caps for the Desert Warriors but is yet to make his mark on the scoresheet.
Redouane Berkan
The 22-year-old striker has caught the eye during his professional adventure in Qatar with Al-Wakrah.
Berkan has scored 6 goals and provided one assist in 12 matches in various competitions.
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