Algeria is set to compete against Togo in two matches scheduled for November 14 and November 17, 2026. These fixtures form the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Algerian national team will face Togo twice on November 14 and November 17, 2026, as part of the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. These upcoming games are critical for the team's standing in the qualification process.
National coach Ibrahim Hamdani previously excluded Hicham Boudaoui from the squad for the preceding three matches against Zambia, Burundi, and Niger. National coach Ibrahim Hamdani did not select Hicham Boudaoui for the previous three matches against Zambia, Burundi, and Niger. The upcoming international window marks a return to competitive action for the Algerian national team. Ibrahim Hamdani now faces decisions regarding the roster selection for the encounters with Togo. Hicham Boudaoui remains a subject of speculation regarding his potential recall to the national setup following his absence during the recent qualifying period. The coaching staff is currently reviewing the availability and fitness of all players before finalizing the squad list for the two-legged tie.
Recent Club Performance Update
Hicham Boudaoui has seen limited action at the club level since the conclusion of the World Cup, recording only four minutes of official play for Nice during that period. Hicham Boudaoui played only four minutes in an official match for his club Nice since the conclusion of the World Cup. His struggle for consistent minutes on the pitch has persisted throughout the current campaign. The technical staff at Nice has managed the midfielder's involvement carefully, resulting in a significantly reduced presence on the field compared to previous seasons.
The midfielder made a brief appearance as a substitute during the sixth round of the French league. He entered the match against Strasbourg in the 37th minute to bolster the squad. Hicham Boudaoui entered as a substitute in the 37th minute during Nice's match against Strasbourg in the sixth round of the French league. Nice ultimately secured a 2-1 victory over Strasbourg in that fixture. Nice defeated Strasbourg with a score of 2-1. This performance remains one of the few instances where Hicham Boudaoui has featured for his club in recent months. His reduced playing time at Nice coincides with the ongoing evaluation of the Algeria national team roster ahead of the upcoming international fixtures. The midfielder will look to regain his form as he awaits news from the national team management regarding his status for the matches against Togo.
