US EditionAlgeria Keeper Zidane Likely to Start at Cup of Nations
Luca Zidane, who debuted for Algeria in October, becomes first-choice after Alexis Guendouz’s knee injury ruled him out of the Africa Cup of Nations squad.
- Dec 13: Luca Zidane looks likely to start this month's Africa Cup of Nations after Alexis Guendouz was left out of the 28-man squad following a Monday knee injury.
- The 27-year-old Luca Zidane made his Algeria debut in October after switching allegiance from France and plays for Granada, with family roots in Kabylie.
- Goalkeepers named for the finals are Oussama Benbot, Luca Zidane and Anthony Mandrea, with Mandrea winning a surprise recall despite Caen's recent relegation, Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said.
- Gouiri's absence and Bounedjah's inclusion both shape Algeria's early tournament options as the squad competes in Group E against Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan.
- Recurring injuries and recent squad changes leave Algeria's goalkeeping plans uncertain for the Morocco tournament this month, recalling an injury that ruled a player out of the Ivory Coast finals two years ago.
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Austria's opponents of the World Cup Algeria is waiting with a real star array – but not yet for the World Cup, but for the Africa Cup. It starts on December 24th. For Algeria with many big names in the range. The most prominent surname is probably one of three goals. Luca Zidane, yes, son of the former world-class prime minister Zinedinde. The 27-year-old stands for the Spanish second division FC Granade between the posts. In October he got his…
Algeria squad for AFCON 2025: Zidane’s son Luca likely to start in goal after injury to Guendouz
Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, looks likely to start at this month’s Africa Cup of Nations after the injured Alexis Guendouz was left out of the squad announced on Saturday.
Algeria has unveiled its list for the African Cup of Nations, which starts on 21 December. Among the players selected are Mahrez and Zidane.
On Saturday 13 December, Algerian national team player Vladimir Petković unveiled the list of 28 players called to play the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. Captain Riyad Mahrez, Parisians Ilan Kebbal and Samir Chergui or FC goaltender Granada Luca Zidane will try to win a third continental sacre after those of 1990 and 2019.
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The Straits TimesAlgeria keeper Zidane likely to start at Cup of Nations
Dec 13 : Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, looks likely to start at this month’s Africa Cup of Nations after the injured Alexis Guendouz was left out of the squad announced on Saturday.Guendouz hurt his knee on Monday in the Algerian league and did not make the 28-man
Captain Riyad Mahrez will take his selection to Morocco. This Saturday, Vladimir Petkovic unveiled a list of 28 players summoned for the CAN 2025 in Morocco with the Fennecs. The former Manchester City player will be well accompanied in attack, with Mohammed Amoura, Anis Hadj Moussa, but also Ilan Kebbal, the offensive milieu of the Paris FC. Another player of the club of the capital will be the trip: the side Samir Chergui, particularly appreci…
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