Algeria: After controversy, Rayan Aït-Nouri will explain himself

Rayan Aït-Nouri, who was excluded from the Algerian national team squad following a confrontation with coach Brahim Hemdani during the match against Zambia, is expected to release a statement on October 6 after the friendly match against Niger in Tizi Ouzou. He will apologize and explain the incident's details. Reports also indicate he refused to return to Algiers with the team after the match, leading to a dispute with players and staff.