Desert Warriors Unveil a 28-Player AFCON 2025 Squad, Led by Luka Zidan
Algeria announced its 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. The list mixes Europe-based stars with domestic players and features Riyad Mahrez and Houssam Aouar, plus Luka Zidan, Zidane’s son, in goal. Coach Vladimir Petkovic emphasizes depth across defense, midfield, and attack. Algeria opens their campaign vs Sudan on December 24, then faces Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea in the group stage as they chase a third AFCON trophy.