The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) has overturned its earlier resolution to withdraw from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), confirming its participation within the event’s playoffs.
Initially, Algeria cited fixture congestion as the explanation for its withdrawal. However, the North African nation has now dedicated to competing within the qualifiers, the place they are going to face Comoros, Egypt, Gambia, Malawi, and South Africa for a spot within the closing event.
In a notable change, the FAF has additionally determined to discipline the senior nationwide workforce as an alternative of the U-23 squad initially deliberate for the competitors. The nationwide ‘A’ workforce, coached by Abdelmadjid Bougherra, will begin preparations through the FIFA worldwide window from March 17 to 25, 2025.
This preparatory part won’t solely gear the workforce up for CHAN 2025, scheduled for August 2–30, but additionally for the Arab Cup in December 2025. The precise dates for the CHAN playoffs are but to be introduced.