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FIFA President Infantino meets Algeria President Tebboune
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a high-level meeting with Abdelmadjid Tebboune during his official visit to Algeria yesterday, reinforcing ties between FIFA and the North African nation.
The meeting took place at the presidential palace in Algiers shortly after Infantino’s arrival and brought together a strong delegation from both FIFA and the Algerian government.
Among those present were Arsène Wenger, Algeria’s Minister of Sports Walid Sadi, as well as senior presidential officials including Boualem Boualem and Kamel Sidi Saïd.
Discussions centred on strengthening cooperation between FIFA and Algeria, with a clear focus on infrastructure development, grassroots football, and the training of young talents. The talks highlighted Algeria’s growing ambition to position itself as a key hub for football development on the continent.
According to an official statement from the Presidency, the meeting ended on a symbolic note, with Infantino presenting President Tebboune with a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy and an official FIFA jersey.
The gesture underscored FIFA’s commitment to supporting its member associations and promoting the global unity of the sport.
Held in a cordial atmosphere, the engagement reflects the strong relationship between FIFA and Algeria, with both parties aligned on advancing football development through sustained investment and strategic collaboration.
Twenty-three (23) players have been called up for this month’s international friendly against Mexico.
The squad is composed of star players from the domestic league and European leagues who are closely monitored by Coach Carlos Queiroz, as well as U-23 players who will soon represent Ghana in the upcoming Olympic Games qualifiers.
Notable names include Majeed Ashimeru, Felix Afena-Gyan, Razak Simpson, and Birmingham City’s Ibrahim Osman.
Ashimeru returns to action after a long spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury that limited his appearances at both club and national level.
Also in the team is Felix Afena-Gyan, whose last appearance for Ghana was in May last year when he featured against Trinidad and Tobago in the Unity Cup in London.
Barcelona B’s Abdul Aziz Issah, Ebenezer Annan of AS Saint-Étienne, Ibrahim Osman of Birmingham City, and Paul Reverson of Ajax FC have also been included in the squad.
Midfielder Salim Adams, one of the key players for Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC, leads the group of home-based players.
Others are Heart of Lions’ Ebenezer Abban, Ebenezer Adade of Dreams FC, and Nations FC captain Razak Simpson. Ghana will travel to Mexico for the international friendly on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates for the qualifiers of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
The qualifiers will run from September 2026 to March 2027, with the final tournament set for June 19 to July 17, 2027. Ghana will know their group opponents after the draw on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Forty-eight (48) teams will be split into 12 groups of four, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the competition.
The 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations will be staged in three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Find the dates for the qualifiers below:
