Algeria U23 team led by Rafik Saïfi overturned in 4 minutes in South Africa!

In his first match as head of the Algerian U23 team, Rafik Saïfi experienced a 3-1 defeat in South Africa at Bloemfontein. After leading 1-0 at halftime thanks to Yanis Senhadji, the Algerian team was overturned in four minutes early in the second half, with goals from Quwan Plaatijes and Nhlanhla Gasa, before Faiz Abrahams sealed the South African victory. Anis Ouzenadji, making his debut, was stretchered off after a violent tackle on his left ankle. A second friendly match is scheduled for Sunday to help the coaching staff refine the squad before the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.