TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Know Your Team - Algeria

 

Algeria will once again participate in the finals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, aiming to restore the glories of the past and secure a third continental title in its history, following two previous victories.

Under the guidance of coach Vladimir Petković, the "Fennecs" are determined to shine at the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, and move past the disappointments of the 2021 and 2023 editions.

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  • Nickname: Fennecs
  • Participation: 20 times
  • Titles: 2 (1990, 2019)
  • World Ranking: 37 (December 2024)

Qualification for the Finals

Algeria qualified for the finals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, after an impressive qualifying campaign in which they remained unbeaten. The Fennecs topped Group E, which included Togo, Equatorial Guinea, and Liberia, with 5 wins and a draw.

Coach: Vladimir Petković

Swiss coach Vladimir Petković, 61, is among the few managers making their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations finals. He previously managed the Swiss national team for seven years, competing in the European Championship and World Cup, and has coached major European clubs including Lazio, Sion, and Bordeaux.

Since taking over the Algerian national team in March 2024, Petković has impressed and will be hoping to maintain his strong form in his first continental competition. 

Players 

  • Riyad Mahrez: The Algerian captain remains a central figure in Petković's squad and will be key to Algeria's tactical plans, bringing vast experience to the team.
  • Mohamed Amine Gomorra: The Wolfsburg player has made a significant impact in recent seasons, with his speed and dribbling ability making him a constant threat.

In its 20th participation in the continental finals between 1968 and 2025, Algeria has etched its name in the history of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. Their best performances came in 1990, when Algeria hosted the tournament and won their first title, and in 2019, when they claimed their second title in Egypt. Algeria also reached the final in 1980, but were defeated by Nigeria in Lagos.

Expect

Algeria faces a significant challenge at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, as they look to make up for disappointments in the previous two editions (2021 in Cameroon and 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire), where the Fennecs, under coach Djamel Belmadi, were eliminated in the group stage. With this in mind, the Algerian squad will be eager to perform well and possibly claim their third title in the competition's history.

 

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