Algeria have their eyes set on the knockout stage of this years Womens Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON in Morocco.
The Greens have qualified for five previous WAFCON tournaments, representing their nation on the continental stage in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018. They are yet to advance past the group stage of the competition, having exited in all previous attempts before the knockout stage.
Head coach Farid Benstiti, who had stints at Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain PSG, is confident that his side have a good chance of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time despite their tough group.
Algeria have been drawn in group B alongside 11 time champions Nigeria, Tunisia and Botswana, who made the quarterfinals at the 2022 WAFCON.
Les Vertess midfield will be led by Lina Boussaha, who plays her club football for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Womens Premier League club after leaving PSG. She has represented her country since 2023 and brings creativity to the middle of the park.