Algeria to host Togo at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in AFCON 2027 qualifier on November 14

Algeria will host Togo at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on November 14 (BST) in their third group-stage match of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with both teams preparing for a decisive fixture in Group play.

Algeria, led by Brahim Hemdani, arrive on a three-game unbeaten run after a 3-1 opening qualifying win over Zambia, a 2-2 draw with Burundi and a 2-1 friendly victory over Niger; the Fennecs will play at home and expect the venue to boost their preparations. The squad’s training has been publicised on social media with the postالخضر يرفعون نسق التحضيرات خلال الحصة التدريبية المسائية لهذا اليوم 🇩🇿💪🏻#LesVerts ⭐️⭐️ | #123VivaLAlgérie 🇩🇿 pic.twitter.com/jYSwWIYHYp

Togo, coached by Patrice Neveu, earned a first qualifying win against Burundi but were beaten 0-2 by Zambia in their next match and currently sit third in the group, a position that requires them to finish second to secure qualification. Neveu’s men will be on the road for this fixture and the team faces pressure to produce a positive result away from home.

Ibrahim Maza is highlighted as a central figure for Algeria; the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has scored once in the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign and is noted in previews as a player who could control the midfield and contribute goals. The article describes Maza as 25 years old and suggests his ball work will cause problems for opponents.

Kevin Denkey is identified as Togo’s attacking threat after “eye-catching performances during the recent MLS campaign” and is described as eager to help his nation in the qualifiers. The preview states that all squad members for both Algeria and Togo are fully fit for selection.

The published squad lists for the double-header include the following names for Algeria: Mastil (GK); Belghali, Abada, Bensebaïni, Hadjam; Chaïbi, Abdelli; Belloumi, Maza, Boulbina; Chiakha قائمة المنتخب الوطني للمواجهة المزدوجة أمام منتخب الطوغو، لحساب الجولتين الثالثة والرابعة من تصفيات كأس أمم إفريقيا 2027#LesVerts ⭐️⭐️ | #123VivaLAlgérie 🇩🇿 pic.twitter.com/njwo7G9M36

Togo’s listed players are shown as: Barcola (GK); Koudossou, Boateng, Brassier, Bessilé; Djene, Karim, Aziangbé; Denkey, Abi, Ouro-Tagba. Broadcasters referenced for the fixture include Canal+ and Sport 1 Afrique for Nigeria, and beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV and beIN SPORTS CONNECT for viewers in the USA.

Algeria are expected to push to extend their unbeaten sequence on home soil and the preview predicts the Fennecs will likely take three points, while noting “Luko will have to put in a tough fight to secure a point here.” The match will be played at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on November 14 (BST).