Algeria: Forgotten World Cup hero returns to challenge Chiakha and Bakrar

Nadhir Benbouali could return to Algeria’s national team after scoring twice since joining Egypt’s Pyramids FC. According to the newspaper Compétition, the 26-year-old striker is among the options being considered ahead of November’s camp and the two matches against Togo. Previously called up by Vladimir Petkovic, he equalized against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup in Algeria’s 2-1 win. His physical presence and penalty-box style could help him benefit from uncertainty over the centre-forward position.