Algeria women's national under-20 football team

Algeria Under-20
Nickname(s)	الأفناك (The Fennecs)
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
First colours	Second colours
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

early history

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

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

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

Win Draw Lose Fixture

2023

14 March 2023 (2023-03-14) 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 (2023-03-16) 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament	Algeria	2–1	Egypt	Le Kram, Tunisia
14:00 UTC+1	Zemma 74' (pen.) Sidi Moussa 80'	Report	Mostafa 29'	Stadium: El-Kram Stadium Referee: Amina Fakhr (Morocco)

18 March 2023 (2023-03-18) 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament	Tunisia	2–4	Algeria	Le Kram, Tunisia
14:00 UTC+1	Lamouz 6', 67'	Report	Zemma 7', 23' Chehoud 26' (o.g.) Baali 57'	Stadium: El-Kram Stadium Referee: Noura Samir (Egypt)

10 April 2023 (2023-04-10) International Friendly	Algeria	1–0	Tanzania	Algiers, Algeria
22:30 UTC+1	Bethi ?'			Stadium: Nelson Mandela Stadium

18 July 2023 (2023-07-18) International Friendly	Algeria	0–13	Ivory Coast A	Algiers, Algeria
19:00 UTC+1			Kouassi 2', 7', 20', 21', 25', 44' Ida 18' Kakounan 38' Gnaly 45', 55' Gnanmien 49', 51' Hien 68'	Stadium: National Technical Center of Sidi Moussa

Coaching Staff

Current coaching staff

As of 10 July 2023

Position	Name
Head coach	Pierre-Yves Bodineau
Assistant coach	Nadir Maadsi
Goalkeeping coach	Morad Boubgtiten
Physical coach	Redhouane Bentouma

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2024 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification matches against Mali.^[3]
Match dates: 8 and 13 October 2023
Opposition: Mali

Head coach: Nadir Maâdsi

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1GK	Chaima Aourtilane	(2006-04-11) 11 April 2006 (age 18)	CF Akbou
1GK	Amel Benabdallah	(2004-10-19) 19 October 2004 (age 20)	CF Akbou
1GK	Célia Remili	(2006-08-13) 13 August 2006 (age 18)	Metz

2DF	Elmira Djaraoui	(2005-07-17) 17 July 2005 (age 19)	Lille
2DF	Ikram Hammoudi	(2005-09-17) 17 September 2005 (age 19)	Toulouse
2DF	Ikram Sidi Moussa	(2004-06-12) 12 June 2004 (age 20)	AS Monaco [fr]
2DF	Lisa Jacob	(2005-01-18) 18 January 2005 (age 19)	Metz
2DF	Meriem Mihoubi	2005 (age 18–19)	Mislata CF

3MF	Leïla Elhadj	(2005-06-23) 23 June 2005 (age 19)	RS Berkane
3MF	Lyna Habbas	(2006-01-05) 5 January 2006 (age 18)	Lille
3MF	Mélissa Bethi	(2005-11-18) 18 November 2005 (age 19)	Metz
3MF	Madina Nador	(2004-04-12) 12 April 2004 (age 20)	Le Havre
3MF	Shania Hamzaoui	(2005-07-29) 29 July 2005 (age 19)	Montauban
3MF	Sarah Guellil	(2006-06-02) 2 June 2006 (age 18)	Bordeaux

4FW	Thiziri Baâli	(2004-06-10) 10 June 2004 (age 20)	JS Kabylie
4FW	Amélia Zemma	(2005-12-17) 17 December 2005 (age 18)	Sarcelles
4FW	Lynda Bendris	(2004-07-25) 25 July 2004 (age 20)	AS Cannes

	Lina Tamaguelt		CF Akbou
	Nada Belkhoudja		Afak Relizane
	Melissa Betrouni		ASE Alger Centre [fr]
	Aya Keddache		ASV Tizi Ouzou
	Salma Hadji		Metz
	Léna Himi-Fahrer	2005 (age 18–19)	RC Strasbourg [fr]
	Lina Berkous		GPSO 92 Issy
	Kézia Romero	(2006-03-07) 7 March 2006 (age 18)	Tarascon

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Algeria squad within the last 24 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Aya Slim		0	0	CF Akbou	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
GK	Kelya Belghazi	(2004-05-14) 14 May 2004 (age 20)	0	0	FC Rousset SVO	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023

DF	Sonia Belkacem	(2004-04-18) 18 April 2004 (age 20)	0	0	Sarcelles	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
DF	Armelle Khellas	(2001-06-25) 25 June 2001 (age 23)	2	0	Grenoble	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023
DF	Fouzia Bakli		0	0	CS Constantine	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023

MF	Isra Taleb	(2003-01-02) 2 January 2003 (age 21)	0	0	Nîmes [fr]	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
MF	Chirine Buchere	(2007-08-20) 20 August 2007 (age 17)	0	0	GPSO 92 Issy	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
MF	Marissa Yahi	(2003-04-03) 3 April 2003 (age 21)	0	0	SC Bastia	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
MF	Madina Ameur	(2006-03-29) 29 March 2006 (age 18)	0	0	AS Saint-Étienne	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023
MF	Lamya Foughal	(2006-06-29) 29 June 2006 (age 18)	0	0	Montpellier HSC	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023
MF	Soumaya Bouak	(2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 23)	0	0	Mazatlán	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023

FW	Ghania Ayadi	(2003-09-07) 7 September 2003 (age 21)	0	0	CF Akbou	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023
FW	Khouloud Ournani	(2003-07-23) 23 July 2003 (age 21)	0	0	CS Constantine	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023

	Naila Anais Oularbi	(2003-03-24) 24 March 2003 (age 21)	0	0	UAB	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Lina Asmani		0	0	IFK Aspudden-Tellus	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Serine Djadouf		0	0	ASE Alger Centre [fr]	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Nabila Ouzai		0	0	ASE Alger Centre [fr]	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023
	Ikram Bahri	(2002-03-15) 15 March 2002 (age 22)	0	0	ASE Alger Centre [fr]	v. Ivory Coast A, 18 July 2023

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances: 0
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2002	Did not enter
2004	Did not enter
2006	Did not qualify
2008	Did not enter
2010
2012
2014
2016	Did not qualify
2018	Did not qualify
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

African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification
Appearances: 4
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2002	Did not enter
2004	Did not enter
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

UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament record
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

References

^ "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.
^ "Éliminatoires de la Coupe du Monde FIFA U20 : 25 joueuses convoquées pour la double confrontation face au Mali". faf.dz (in French). Algerian Football Federation. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

[1] "les Algériennes en quête d'exploit". APS. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[2] "DTN – SÉLECTIONS FÉMININES : LES STAFFS DÉSIGNÉS POUR LES SÉLECTIONS A, U20 & U17". faf.dz. Algerian Football Federation. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.

[3] "Éliminatoires de la Coupe du Monde FIFA U20 : 25 joueuses convoquées pour la double confrontation face au Mali". faf.dz (in French). Algerian Football Federation. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

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