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Algeria women's national under-20 football team

The Algeria U-20 women's national football team (Arabic: منتخب الجزائر لكرة القدم للسيدات ما تحت 20 سنة) represents Algeria in international women's football for under 20. The team plays its home games at the Omar Hamadi Stadium in Algiers and is coached by Azzedine Chih. Algeria played its first match on April 2, 2006 against Liberia, and lost 2–3.[1]

Algeria Under-20
Nickname(s)الأفناك (The Fennecs)
AssociationAlgerian Football Federation
Other affiliationUAFA (Arab Nations)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationUNAF (North Africa)
Head coachAzzedine Chih
Home stadiumOmar Hamadi Stadium
FIFA codeALG
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Algeria 2–3 Liberia 
(Algiers, Algeria, 2 April 2006)
Biggest win
 South Sudan 0–5 Algeria 
(Kampala, Uganda, 19 January 2020)
Biggest defeat
 Algeria 0–5 Ghana 
(Algiers, Algeria, 15 September 2017)
 Ghana 5–0 Algeria 
(Cape Coast, Ghana, 1 October 2017)
African World Cup qualification
Appearances4 (first in 2006)
Best resultRound 2 (2006)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
AppearancesNone

History edit

early history edit

The early history of the Algeria women's national under-20 football team dates back to its establishment in 2006. Since then, the team has aimed to develop young female football talents in the country and provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills at the international level. The team's formation has been part of the broader efforts to promote women's football in Algeria and increase participation among young women.

Algeria's first international game was against Liberia as part of the 2006 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification, in which they lost 2 to 3 to the visitors.

The Algeria women's national under-20 football team made a notable comeback to the international stage in 2015 after a hiatus of nine years. Their return coincided with their participation in the first round of the 2015 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. However, the Algerian team faced tough opposition from their Burkinabe counterparts and ultimately lost with an aggregate score of 2–3.

In the 2018 world cup qualifiers, the team faced a resilient Ghanaian side and unfortunately suffered defeat in both matches, with a scoreline of five-nil per match in favor of Ghana.

The year 2019 marked the team's debut in the inaugural 2019 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament. During the tournament, the team displayed their capabilities by securing a 3rd-place finish. Notably, they achieved a resounding victory against Tunisia with a score of 8–0. However, they faced defeats against Morocco and Burkina Faso with scores of 1–3 and 1–2, respectively.

Continuing their journey, the team participated in the 2020 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. In the preliminary round, they faced South Sudan and demonstrated their strength by emerging victorious in both matches. The Algerian team showcased their prowess with impressive scorelines of 5–0 and 4–0 in their favor.

Under the new Administration edit

With the appointment of Farid Benstiti as the coach of the Senior National team, women's football in Algeria witnessed a resurgence. Consequently, the Algerian women's national under-20 team was reinstated to participate in the 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament held in Sousse, Tunisia. Despite limited preparation stages and training camp, the team put up a commendable performance, finishing in 2nd place behind Morocco, who secured the top position due to a superior goal difference.

During the tournament, the Algerian team showcased their abilities by securing victories in two games. They defeated Tunisia with a scoreline of 4–2 and triumphed over Egypt with a score of 2–1.

In July 2023, French coach Pierre-Yves Bodineau was appointed as head coach for the national team.[2]

Results and fixtures edit

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2023 edit

14 March 2023 (2023-03-14) 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament Morocco   1–1   Algeria Le Kram, Tunisia
14:00 UTC+1 Said   12' Report Hammoudi   67' Stadium: El-Kram Stadium
Referee: Emna Ajbouni (Tunisia)
16 March 2023 (2023-03-16) 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament Algeria   2–1   Egypt Le Kram, Tunisia
14:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: El-Kram Stadium
Referee: Amina Fakhr (Morocco)
18 March 2023 (2023-03-18) 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament Tunisia   2–4   Algeria Le Kram, Tunisia
14:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: El-Kram Stadium
Referee: Noura Samir (Egypt)
10 April 2023 (2023-04-10) International Friendly Algeria   1–0   Tanzania Algiers, Algeria
22:30 UTC+1
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Stadium
18 July 2023 (2023-07-18) International Friendly Algeria   0–13   Ivory Coast A Algiers, Algeria
19:00 UTC+1
Stadium: National Technical Center of Sidi Moussa

Coaching Staff edit

Current coaching staff edit

As of 10 July 2023
Position Name
Head coach   Pierre-Yves Bodineau
Assistant coach   Nadir Maadsi
Goalkeeping coach   Morad Boubgtiten
Physical coach   Redhouane Bentouma

Players edit

Current squad edit

  • The following players were called up for the Training camp and double friendly matches against Ivory Coast.[3]
  • Match dates: 13 and 18 July 2023
  • Opposition:   Ivory Coast A

Head coach:   Pierre-Yves Bodineau

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 Nabila Ouzai 0 0   Alger Centre
2 Ikram Bahri (2002-03-15) 15 March 2002 (age 22) 0 0   ASE Alger Centre
3 2DF Fouzia Bakli 0 0   CS Constantine
4 4FW Ghania Ayadi (2003-09-07) 7 September 2003 (age 20) 0 0   CF Akbou
5 Thiziri Baali 0 0   CF Akbou
6 Lina Tamguelt 0 0   CF Akbou
7 4FW Khouloud Ournani (2003-07-23) 23 July 2003 (age 20) 0 0   CS Constantine
8 1GK Amel Ben Abdellah 0 0   Afak Relizane
9 3MF Lamya Foughal (2006-06-29) 29 June 2006 (age 17) 0 0   Montpellier HSC
10 Lina Berkous 0 0   GPSO 92 Issy
11 2DF Elmira Djaraoui (2005-07-17) 17 July 2005 (age 18) 0 0   Lille
12 1GK Kelya Belghazi 0 0   FC Rousset SVO
13 3MF Madina Ameur (2006-03-29) 29 March 2006 (age 18) 0 0   AS Saint-Étienne
14 Ikram Hammoudi (2005-09-17) 17 September 2005 (age 18) 0 0   Toulouse FC
15 Leïla El Hadj (2005-06-23) 23 June 2005 (age 18) 0 0   Olympique Lyonnais
16 Lynda Bendriss 0 0   FC Metz
17 Amélia Zemma (2005-12-17) 17 December 2005 (age 18) 0 0   Olympique Lyonnais
19 3MF Melissa Bethi (2005-11-18) 18 November 2005 (age 18) 0 0   Olympique Lyonnais
20 Ikram Sidi Moussa (2004-06-12) 12 June 2004 (age 19) 0 0   Le Havre AC
21 Lisa Jacob (2005-01-18) 18 January 2005 (age 19) 0 0   FC Metz
22 Salma Hadji 0 0   FC Metz
23 Shania Hamzaoui (2005-07-29) 29 July 2005 (age 18) 0 0   FC Metz
24 Lena Himi Fihrer 0 0   RC Strasbourg
25 2DF Armelle Khellas (2001-06-25) 25 June 2001 (age 22) 2 0   S.S. Lazio
26 Celia Remili 0 0   RC Lens
27 Soumaya Bouak (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 23) 0 0   Ottawa Gee-Gees
28 Meriem Mihoubi 0 0   Mislata CF
29 3MF Madina Nador (2004-04-12) 12 April 2004 (age 20) 0 0   Le Havre AC

Recent call-ups edit

The following players have also been called up to the Algeria squad within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Aya Slim[4] 0 0   CF Akbou 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
Sonia Belkacem 0 0   GPSO 92 Issy 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
Melissa Betrouni 0 0   ASE Alger Centre 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
Naila Anais Oularbi (2003-03-24) 24 March 2003 (age 21) 0 0   UAB 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
Isra Taleb (2003-01-02) 2 January 2003 (age 21) 0 0   Toulouse FC 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
FW Chirine Buchere 0 0   Paris Saint-Germain 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
Lina Asmani 0 0   Stureby FF 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
Marissa Yahi (2003-04-03) 3 April 2003 (age 21) 0 0   SC Bastia 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
Serine Djadouf 0 0   ASE Alger Centre 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament

Competitive record edit

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record edit

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances: 0
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
  2002 Did not enter
  2004
  2006 Did not qualify
  2008 Did not enter
  2010
  2012
  2014
  2016 Did not qualify
  2018
  2022 Did not enter
  2024 Did not qualify
  2026 To be determined
Total 0/12 0 0 0 0 0 0

African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification record edit

African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification
Appearances: 4
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Did not enter
2004
2006 Round 2 1 0 0 1 2 3
2008 Did not enter
2010
2012
2014
2015 Round 1 2 0 1 1 2 3
2018 Round 1 2 0 0 2 0 10
2020 Cancelled 2 2 0 0 9 0
2022 Did not enter
Total Round 2 4/11 7 2 1 4 13 16

UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament edit

UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
  2019 Round-robin 3rd 3 1 0 2 10 5
  2023 Round-robin 2nd 3 2 1 0 7 4
Total 2/2 2nd 6 3 1 2 17 9

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "les Algériennes en quête d'exploit". APS. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  2. ^ "DTN – SÉLECTIONS FÉMININES : LES STAFFS DÉSIGNÉS POUR LES SÉLECTIONS A, U20 & U17". faf.dz. Algerian Football Federation. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  3. ^ "DTN – SÉLECTIONS FÉMININES : LES U20 EN STAGE DU 10 AU 19 JUILLET AU CTN DE SIDI MOUSSA" [List of players – Women's U20 national team for July training camp 2023]. faf.dz (in French). Algerian Football Federation. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  4. ^ Called to the A team.
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