Algeria suffer Belloumi and Hadjam injuries before Togo qualifiers

Algeria will be without Bachir Belloumi and Jaouen Hadjam for their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying double-header against Togo after both players were ruled out with injuries.

The absences deprive Algeria’s coaching staff of two important options for the crucial fixtures, with neither player able to take part in the upcoming meetings with Togo.

National team manager has responded by calling up Fahem Benaissa-Yahia as emergency cover. The left-back, who plays for Mantova in Italy’s Serie B, is expected to arrive at the Centre Technique National in Sidi Moussa this evening.

Benaissa-Yahia will join the Algeria squad as preparations begin for the two matches.