Algeria loses two more players to injury before Togo match
The Algerian football federation announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, that Amin Chiakha and Rafik Belghali are out with injuries.
Algeria's national football team, the Greens, will face Togo without two more players due to injuries sustained in training. Amin Chiakha is out with a tibia injury, and Rafik Belghali has a knee injury, forcing them to miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers.
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) officially confirmed the players' unavailability on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Belghali's absence weakens the defensive balance, while Chiakha's injury reduces attacking options for the coach. Saâdi Radouani, a right-back for USM Alger, has been called up to replace Belghali on the right side of the defense.
These latest absences add to a growing list of unavailable players for Algeria. Before Chiakha and Belghali, four other players had already withdrawn from the squad. Bachir Belloumi, an winger for Hull City, is out for an estimated three weeks with a muscle injury, and left-back Jaouen Hadjam has also withdrawn. Midfielder Hicham Boudaoui of Nice was sent back to his club for treatment, with Adem Zorgane called up as his replacement.
Why it mattersAlgerian players are withdrawing from the national team before their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo, impacting squad selection.