Algeria's national team manager has clarified the absence of defender Rayan Ait-Nouri from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing disciplinary action as the reason. The announcement was made on November 7, 2026, ahead of the team's qualifying fixtures.
Ait-Nouri, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League, has been a regular for the Desert Foxes. The specific nature of the disciplinary issue was not disclosed in the initial statement.
Algeria is currently competing in the qualification campaign for the next edition of the AFCON tournament. The manager's decision underscores the importance of discipline within the squad as they aim to secure a place in the finals.
