Algeria: Hemdani’s revelations about dual nationals Khalis Merah and Yanis Massolin

Algeria coach Brahim Hemdani confirmed that the Algerian Football Federation is in regular contact with Khalis Merah and Yanis Massolin to persuade them to represent the Fennecs. Neither player is included in the squad for the matches against Togo on November 14 and 17, but the staff watched both players last weekend. Merah’s father reportedly gave preliminary approval after speaking with FAF president Walid Sadi, while Algeria is waiting for the Lyon midfielder to get more playing time. Massolin’s case remains complicated by unfinished administrative steps, and Hemdani gave no timetable for a possible call-up.