Algiers — Algeria head coach Ibrahim Hemdani has announced a 26-man squad for the national team’s two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying matches against Togo in November.

The squad, unveiled on Thursday, 5 November, features Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza and Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa among the notable names.

Algeria will host the first encounter on 14 November at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou before travelling to Lomé for the return fixture on 17 November.

Maza, who has impressed with his creativity in midfield, is included alongside Marseille forward Amine Gouiri, Mohamed Amine Amoura, Adil Boulbina and Amin Chiakha.

Borussia Dortmund defender Ramy Bensebaini, Lille midfielder Nabil Bentaleb and Eintracht Frankfurt's Farès Chaïbi also feature in the squad.

There are two first-time call-ups: CSKA Moscow defender Mohamed Aouzi and Deportivo Alavés forward Abderrahmane Rebbach.

Manchester City defender Rayan Aït-Nouri, Paris FC midfielder Ilan Kebbal and Union Saint-Gilloise midfielder Adam Zorgane are among the notable absentees. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane has also been left out, with reports indicating that the decision was based on sporting considerations.

Algeria squad for Togo double-header

Goalkeepers
• Oussama Benbot (USM Alger)
• Melvin Mastil (Lausanne-Sport)
• Abdellatif Ramadane (MC Alger)

Defenders
• Rafik Belghali (Torino)
• Achref Abada (USM Alger)
• Zineddine Belaïd (Al-Taawoun)
• Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund)
• Mohamed Aouzi (CSKA Moscow)
• Jaouen Hadjam (Brighton)
• Souhaib Nair (Saint-Étienne)
• Ahmed Touba (Le Havre)

Midfielders
• Himad Abdelli (Olympique Marseille)
• Hicham Boudaoui (Nice)
• Abderrahmane Rebbach (Deportivo Alavés)
• Nabil Bentaleb (Lille)
• Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt)
• Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Yacine Titraoui (Lens)

Forwards
• Mohamed Amine Amoura (Nice)
• Monsef Bakrar (Al Ahly)
• Bachir Belloumi (Hull City)
• Adil Boulbina (Al-Diriyah)
• Amin Chiakha (Rosenborg)
• Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone)
• Amine Gouiri (Olympique Marseille)
• Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord)

Algeria lead Group I

Algeria head into the double-header at the top of Group I with four points from their opening two matches. They began their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia before drawing 2-2 away to Burundi.

Togo have three points, level with Zambia, while Burundi sit bottom of the group with one point.

The two matches against Togo present Hemdani's side with an opportunity to strengthen their position as they pursue qualification for the 2027 AFCON finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.