Algeria faces the Mozambique this Tuesday in Tizi-Ouzou as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The two selections, with a perfect equality with 12 points at the head of the G group (area-Africa), will compete in first place.
It is a real six -point match which the public of the Hocine Aït Ahmed stadium will assist this evening and the stake is crucial for the two selections. L’Algeria And Mozambique fly over the debates in this group G with 12 points each, that is to say that their duel is similar to a real final of the group since Guinea (third in the pool) has only 7 points. The Fennecs, under the direction of Vladimir Petkovic, began 2025 brilliantly by dominating Botswana (3-1), thus confirming their invincibility for eight matches. With 4 victories in 5 games in these qualifiers, Algeria, in search of a 4th world participation, intends to put its opponent of the day at a respectable distance. For its part, the Mozambique chained a third victory in a row against Uganda (3-1) thanks to goals from Pepo Santos (double) and Stanley Ratifo. The Mambas, led by Chiquicho Conde, conceded only a defeat in these qualifications … against Algeria (2-0) in November 2023.
Algeria has a small psychological ascendant on its opponent of the day. Historical statistics are more clearly leaning in favor of Algeria, which won three of the four duels against the Mambas, including a clear victory in November 2023 thanks to Fares Chaïbi and Ramiz Zerrouki. However, Mozambique keeps its only success in mind, dating back to January 1996 (1-0), proof that a surprise remains possible.
Who to replace Atal?
With two formal attacks – on the Algerian side, Amoura and Gouiri shone against Botswana, while Santos and Ratifo were decisive for Mozambique – this match could be played in defensive details. The Greens who returned to Tizi Ouzou last night will have to do without Youcef Atal on the right side of the defense (knee injured). His replacement Mohamed Farsi (Colombus crew) is also uncertain. Vladimir Petkovic will probably not take any risks for the side of Colombus Crew who has not carried out any training session in the last three days. Ahmed Touba should hold the post this evening. The native of Roubaix also delivered an encouraging service after his return to Atal’s place against Botswana. The rest of the eleven green holders should not move compared to the last match. Yacine Benzia will once again be related to Bouadoui and Zorgane in the middle. Amoura, double scorer on Friday, will occupy the center-forward post. He will be supported in attack by Amine Gouiri and Riyad Mahrez who will honor his 101st selection. Petkovic does not, however, exclude a possible tenure of Benrahma or Belaïli. On the Mozambique side, Conde will trust its eleven type with Santos as a playmaker behind a trio made up of Catamo, Ratifo and Gildo.
A tribute to Djamel Menad
Algeria, favorite, will play in front of its audience to consolidate its first place. The ambitious mozambique dreams of a feat to take revenge on the Fennecs. With attackers in shape on both sides (Amoura, Gouiri, Santos), the show promises to be intense. A match to follow absolutely this Tuesday, where each goal could be decisive in the race for the 2026 World Cup. A minute of silence is planned in memory of the former Algerian international Djamel Menad, who died on Saturday at 64. The former Nîmes attacker who also made the heyday of JS Kabylie (Tizi Ouzou club) was African champion with Algeria during the 1990 CAN with the bonus of the title of top scorer in the competition.
What time will the meeting take place?
The meeting between Algeria and Mozambique will take place this Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. at the Hocine Aït Ahmed stadium (Tizi Ouzou), it will be led by Burundian referee Mr. Pacific Ndabihawenimana.
On which TV channel is broadcast Algeria -Mozambique?
The meeting between Algeria and Mozambique is not broadcast on any French channel. At the local level in Algeria, it is the ENTV land which holds the rights of transmission.
What streaming broadcast for this match?
To watch the match in streaming, you will have to be subscribed to the team. Thus, you will be able to follow the meeting via the team platform, the Live Foot Team
Possible initial compositions
The probable composition of Algeria: Guendouz – Ait Nouri, Mandi, Bensebaini, Touba – Zorgane, Boudaoui, Chaïbi – Amoura, Mahrez, Gouiri.
Mozambique’s probable composition: Ernani -Nanani, Chamboco, Reinildo, Langa – Guima, Amade, Santos – Catamo, Ratifo, Gildo
The different ribs
Algeria is largely favorite among bookmakers for this confrontation against Mozambique
Betclic: Algeria 1.31 / zero 4.00 / Mozambique 10.25
Winamax: Algeria 1.32 / zero 4.10 / Mozambique 10.50
Unibet : Algeria 1.31 / zero 3.70 / Mozambique 9.45
Paries Sports : Algeria 1.31 / zero 3.90 / Mozambique 10.00