Algeria: Bounedjah shines in Asian Champions League but gets bad news from Hemdani

Baghdad Bounedjah scored in the 48th minute from a Riyad Mahrez assist as Al-Shamal beat Al-Hilal 3-1 in the Asian Champions League. His second goal in the competition could have revived discussion of a return to Algeria’s national team, but according to Compétition, he is not in Brahim Hemdani’s extended squad for the November gathering. The coach has recalled Farès Ghedjemis and said sporting performances would determine selections. The article also raises a possible connection to a disciplinary episode, without providing further details in the text supplied.