TotalEnergies CAF Women's AFCON 2024: Team Profile
How they Qualified
Algeria secured qualification by successfully navigating two rounds of qualifiers. In the first round, the Algerian team faced Uganda, winning 2–1 away and drawing 1–1 at home for a 3–2 aggregate score.
In the second round, they dominated Burundi, winning 5–1 in Algiers and 1–0 in Bujumbura, finishing with an aggregate of 6–1.
TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations History
Algeria will be making their sixth appearance of the competition. Despite their consistency in qualifying, Les Vertes are still striving to make a breakthrough and establish themselves as one of the continent's top sides. To date, they have never progressed beyond the group stage.
Players to Watch
Marine Dafeur
An experienced defender playing for FC Fleury 91 in France, Marine Dafeur brings defensive stability and top-level experience to the team. Trained in France, she joined the Algerian national team in 2023 and quickly established herself as a key figure in the backline.
Lina Boussaha
An attacking midfielder, Lina Boussaha plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. A former Paris Saint-Germain player, she joined the Algerian squad in 2023. Her European experience and creativity in midfield are valuable assets for the team.
Head Coach: Farid Benstiti
Algeria has been coached by Farid Benstiti since 2023. A former head coach of the PSG women's team, Benstiti brings extensive experience. Under his leadership, Algeria has shown signs of progress, notably qualifying for the 2024 finals after missing the last two editions.
Ambitions and Group outlook
Algeria is in Group B alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Botswana. Nigeria, with eleven continental titles, is the group favourite. Tunisia is an improving side, while Botswana – a surprise semi-finalist in 2022 – remains a tricky opponent. Coach Farid Benstiti believes the draw is favourable and that Algeria has a genuine chance of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time.
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