Algeria have officially unveiled their squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Head coach Vladimir Petkovic has selected a strong and experienced group as the Fennecs aim to bounce back and compete for the continental title.
Petkovic names a balanced and experienced squad
The Algerian national team will begin their AFCON 2025 campaign on December 24 in Rabat against Sudan. This tournament marks Vladimir Petkovic’s first major competition in charge, with clear expectations after Algeria’s difficult recent AFCON campaigns.
Since winning the tournament in 2019, the Fennecs have struggled to progress beyond the group stage in the last two editions. AFCON 2025 represents a key opportunity to reset and restore confidence.
Mahrez leads a competitive Algeria lineup
Captain Riyad Mahrez remains a central figure in the squad, retaining the coach’s trust and leadership role. With Alexis Guendouz injured, Luca Zidane is set to assume greater responsibility in goal.
Key players such as Rayan Aït-Nouri and Mohamed Amoura were selected without surprise, while several Ligue 1-based players also feature, adding depth and balance across the pitch.
Full Algeria squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers
O. Benbot, L. Zidane, A. Madrea
Defenders
R. Belghali, R. Aït-Nouri, Y. Atal, M. Dorval, J. Hadjam, Z. Belaïd, R. Bensebaini, S. Chergui, A. Mandi, M. Tougai
Midfielders
I. Bennacer, R. Zerrouki, A. Zorgane, H. Boudaoui, H. Aouar, F. Chaïbi, I. Maza
Forwards
M. Amoura, I. Kebbal, R. Mahrez, A. Hadj Moussa, A. Boulbina, M. Bakrar, R. Bounedjah, R. Berkane
AFCON 2025 schedule for Algeria
Algeria will face Sudan on December 24 in Rabat, before meeting Burkina Faso four days later. The group stage concludes on December 31 against Equatorial Guinea, with qualification scenarios likely to shape a challenging knockout path.
