Algeria women's national under-20 football team
Nickname(s) | الأفناك (The Fennecs) | ||
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Association | Algerian Football Federation | ||
Other affiliation | UAFA (Arab Nations) | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | UNAF (North Africa) | ||
Head coach | Azzedine Chih | ||
Home stadium | Omar Hamadi Stadium | ||
FIFA code | ALG | ||
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First international | |||
Algeria 2–3 Liberia (Algiers, Algeria, 2 April 2006) | |||
Biggest win | |||
South Sudan 0–5 Algeria (Kampala, Uganda, 19 January 2020) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Algeria 0–5 Ghana (Algiers, Algeria, 15 September 2017) Ghana 5–0 Algeria (Cape Coast, Ghana, 1 October 2017) | |||
African World Cup qualification | |||
Appearances | 4 (first in 2006) | ||
Best result | Round 2 (2006) | ||
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | |||
Appearances | None |
The Algeria U-20 women's national football team (Arabic: منتخب الجزائر لكرة القدم للسيدات ما تحت 20 سنة) represents Algeria in international women's football for under 20. The team plays its home games at the Omar Hamadi Stadium in Algiers and is coached by Azzedine Chih. Algeria played its first match on April 2, 2006 against Liberia, and lost 2–3.[1]
History
[edit]early history
[edit]The early history of the Algeria women's national under-20 football team dates back to its establishment in 2006. Since then, the team has aimed to develop young female football talents in the country and provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills at the international level. The team's formation has been part of the broader efforts to promote women's football in Algeria and increase participation among young women.
Algeria's first international game was against Liberia as part of the 2006 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification, in which they lost 2 to 3 to the visitors.
The Algeria women's national under-20 football team made a notable comeback to the international stage in 2015 after a hiatus of nine years. Their return coincided with their participation in the first round of the 2015 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. However, the Algerian team faced tough opposition from their Burkinabe counterparts and ultimately lost with an aggregate score of 2–3.
In the 2018 world cup qualifiers, the team faced a resilient Ghanaian side and unfortunately suffered defeat in both matches, with a scoreline of five-nil per match in favor of Ghana.
The year 2019 marked the team's debut in the inaugural 2019 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament. During the tournament, the team displayed their capabilities by securing a 3rd-place finish. Notably, they achieved a resounding victory against Tunisia with a score of 8–0. However, they faced defeats against Morocco and Burkina Faso with scores of 1–3 and 1–2, respectively.
Continuing their journey, the team participated in the 2020 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. In the preliminary round, they faced South Sudan and demonstrated their strength by emerging victorious in both matches. The Algerian team showcased their prowess with impressive scorelines of 5–0 and 4–0 in their favor.
Under the new Administration
[edit]With the appointment of Farid Benstiti as the coach of the Senior National team, women's football in Algeria witnessed a resurgence. Consequently, the Algerian women's national under-20 team was reinstated to participate in the 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament held in Sousse, Tunisia. Despite limited preparation stages and training camp, the team put up a commendable performance, finishing in 2nd place behind Morocco, who secured the top position due to a superior goal difference.
During the tournament, the Algerian team showcased their abilities by securing victories in two games. They defeated Tunisia with a scoreline of 4–2 and triumphed over Egypt with a score of 2–1.
In July 2023, French coach Pierre-Yves Bodineau was appointed as head coach for the national team.[2]
Results and fixtures
[edit]The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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Win Draw Lose Fixture
2023
[edit]14 March 2023 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | Morocco | 1–1 | Algeria | Le Kram, Tunisia |
14:00 UTC+1 | Said 12' | Report | Hammoudi 67' | Stadium: El-Kram Stadium Referee: Emna Ajbouni (Tunisia) |
16 March 2023 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | Algeria | 2–1 | Egypt | Le Kram, Tunisia |
14:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: El-Kram Stadium Referee: Amina Fakhr (Morocco) |
18 March 2023 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | Tunisia | 2–4 | Algeria | Le Kram, Tunisia |
14:00 UTC+1 |
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Report | Stadium: El-Kram Stadium Referee: Noura Samir (Egypt) |
10 April 2023 International Friendly | Algeria | 1–0 | Tanzania | Algiers, Algeria |
22:30 UTC+1 |
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Stadium: Nelson Mandela Stadium |
18 July 2023 International Friendly | Algeria | 0–13 | Ivory Coast A | Algiers, Algeria |
19:00 UTC+1 | Stadium: National Technical Center of Sidi Moussa |
Coaching Staff
[edit]Current coaching staff
[edit]- As of 10 July 2023
Position | Name |
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Head coach | Pierre-Yves Bodineau |
Assistant coach | Nadir Maadsi |
Goalkeeping coach | Morad Boubgtiten |
Physical coach | Redhouane Bentouma |
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]- The following players were called up for the Training camp and double friendly matches against Ivory Coast.[3]
- Match dates: 13 and 18 July 2023
- Opposition: Ivory Coast A
Head coach: Pierre-Yves Bodineau
Recent call-ups
[edit]The following players have also been called up to the Algeria squad within the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Aya Slim[4] | 0 | 0 | CF Akbou | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | |
Sonia Belkacem | 0 | 0 | GPSO 92 Issy | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | ||
Melissa Betrouni | 0 | 0 | ASE Alger Centre | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | ||
Naila Anais Oularbi | 24 March 2003 | 0 | 0 | UAB | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | |
Isra Taleb | 2 January 2003 | 0 | 0 | Toulouse FC | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | |
FW | Chirine Buchere | 0 | 0 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | |
Lina Asmani | 0 | 0 | Stureby FF | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | ||
Marissa Yahi | 3 April 2003 | 0 | 0 | SC Bastia | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament | |
Serine Djadouf | 0 | 0 | ASE Alger Centre | 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament |
Competitive record
[edit]FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record
[edit]FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | ||||||||
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Appearances: 0 | ||||||||
Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
2002 | Did not enter | |||||||
2004 | ||||||||
2006 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2008 | Did not enter | |||||||
2010 | ||||||||
2012 | ||||||||
2014 | ||||||||
2016 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2018 | ||||||||
2022 | Did not enter | |||||||
2024 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2026 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | 0/12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification record
[edit]African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification | ||||||||
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Appearances: 4 | ||||||||
Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
2002 | Did not enter | |||||||
2004 | ||||||||
2006 | Round 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
2008 | Did not enter | |||||||
2010 | ||||||||
2012 | ||||||||
2014 | ||||||||
2015 | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
2018 | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |
2020 | Cancelled | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
2022 | Did not enter | |||||||
Total | Round 2 | 4/11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 16 |
UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
[edit]UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
2019 | Round-robin | 3rd | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 |
2023 | Round-robin | 2nd | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
Total | 2/2 | 2nd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 9 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "les Algériennes en quête d'exploit". APS. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "DTN – SÉLECTIONS FÉMININES : LES STAFFS DÉSIGNÉS POUR LES SÉLECTIONS A, U20 & U17". faf.dz. Algerian Football Federation. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "DTN – SÉLECTIONS FÉMININES : LES U20 EN STAGE DU 10 AU 19 JUILLET AU CTN DE SIDI MOUSSA" [List of players – Women's U20 national team for July training camp 2023]. faf.dz (in French). Algerian Football Federation. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Called to the A team.