The Algerian team faces its counterpart from Equatorial Guinea this Thursday, November 14, in Malabo for the 5th and penultimate day of qualifying for the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2025). A meeting without stakes for Vladimir Petkovic’s men, who have already assured their presence at this competition organized in Morocco.
At the end of the fourth day of the CAN 2025 qualifiers, the Algerian team, which achieved a flawless performance, sits at the top of Group E with 12 points, ahead of Equatorial Guinea (7 pts). Togo follows behind with 2 units, while Liberia, already eliminated, brings up the rear with a single small point.
If Algeria has already secured its qualification, the battle will be tough between the two other teams in this group with a view to winning the second ticket for the final phase of CAN 2025 (December 21, 2025-January 18, 2026), in Morocco. And it is the Equatorial Guineans who are well placed to support the Fennecs at the next CAN, who will need a victory this Thursday to formalize their qualification.
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This is to say what is at stake in this meeting for the local team, unlike the Algerians who will play without any pressure. But as coach Vladimir Petkovic explained so well during his last press briefing, the Fennecs will play this match against Equatorial Guinea with the firm intention of continuing their flawless performance in these qualifiers.
Here is Algeria’s probable 11 against Equatorial Guinea
Arriving Tuesday in Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea aboard a special flight, the players of the Algerian selection carried out their final pre-match training session Wednesday afternoon at the Estadio de Malabo. The national coach, who was forced to do without the services of two young players Ibrahim Maza and Bachir Belloumi due to injury, will be spoiled for choice when it comes to composing his best eleven.
Vladimir Petkovic, who has 24 players, will have to opt for a classic 4-3-3 pattern this Thursday. But he can also play with a 3-5-2, strengthening the midfield with five players including the two full-backs. The tactics will mainly depend on the form of certain players and the climatic conditions. The probable composition of Algeria (in 4-3-3): Guendouz – Mandi, Tougaï, Bensebaïni, Aït-Nouri – Zagence, Zerrouki, Chaïbi – Mahrez, Gouiri, Benrahma.
At what time and on which channels to watch Equatorial Guinea – Algeria?
The Equatorial Guinea-Algeria match will take place this Thursday at the Malabo stadium (2 p.m., Algerian and French). The meeting will be led by a trio of Ivorian referees. Game director Ibrahim Kalilou Traore will be assisted by his compatriots, Adou N’Goh (first assistant) and Nouho Ouattara (second assistant) while the fourth referee is Hugues Richard, also Ivorian.
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Algerian supporters will be able to follow this match on the small screen since several television channels will broadcast it live. No less than four TV channels received by satellite in Algeria but also in Europe will broadcast the meeting. Viewers will be able to watch this match on the following channels: beIN SPORTS 1 France (Astra), beIN SPORTS 2 Arabe (Nilesat) and Sport TV5 Portugal (Astra).
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