Algeria: Hemdani Intransigent, Aït-Nouri Excluded from the Squad

Following his inappropriate conduct during the match against Zambia on Friday night, Rayan Aït-Nouri was disciplined by head coach Brahim Hemdani. The coach decided to send him home immediately, allowing Aït-Nouri to return to Manchester City. The 25-year-old defender, who did not play in the match, will also miss upcoming qualifiers and the friendly match in Tizi Ouzou.