Dighmoum Excluded, Brahimi and Slimani Included: Algeria's Squad for Arab Cup 2025

Majid Bougherra, the head coach of the Algerian national team, announced the squad for the Arab Cup 2025 tournament, scheduled to take place in Qatar from December 1st to 18th.

Key Squad Changes and Grouping

• Notable Names: The squad sees the return of stars like Yacine Brahimi, Islam Slimani, and Adam Ounas, while Al Masry player Abderrahim Dighmoum is excluded.

• Algeria's Group: The "Desert Warriors" are in Group D alongside Iraq and the winners of the two playoff matches: (Bahrain or Djibouti) and (Sudan or Lebanon).

Full Algeria Squad

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	Farid Chaal, Rian Yaissli, Mohamed Hadid
Defenders	Houari Baouche, Noufel Khachef, Mohamed Azzi, Abdelkader Bedrane, Ayoub Ghazal, Achraf Abada, Reda Benchaa, Mohamed Halima
Midfielders	Sofiane Bendebka, Victor Lekhal, Hossam Eddine Mrezigue, Mohamed Benkhamassa
Forwards	Adel Boulbina, Yassine Benzia, Amir Sayoud, Yacine Brahimi, Islam Slimani, Rafik Guitane, Radouane Berkane, Adam Ounas