Algeria women's national under-17 football team explained

Algeria
Nickname:الأفناك (The Fennecs)
Association:Algerian Football Federation
Sub-Confederation:UNAF (North Africa)
Other-Affiliation:UAFA (Arab Nations)
Confederation:CAF (Africa)
Coach:Wahiba Rahal
Top Scorer:Nihad Moudjer (2)
Home Stadium:Omar Hamadi Stadium
Fifa Trigramme:ALG
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First Game: 6–0
(Doha, Qatar, 15 February 2015)
Largest Win: 6–0
(Doha, Qatar, 15 February 2015)
Largest Loss: 7–0
(Yaoundé, Cameroon, December 16, 2017)
Regional Name:African U-17 Cup of Nations
Regional Cup Apps:1
Regional Cup First:2018
Regional Cup Best:First round (2018)
U17wc Apps:None
Type:women

The Algeria U-17 women's national football team (Arabic: منتخب الجزائر لكرة القدم للإناث ما تحت 17 سنة) represents Algeria in international women's football for under 17. The team plays its home games at the Omar Hamadi Stadium in Algiers and is coached by Naïma Laouadi. Algeria played its first official competition in the 2018 African U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament.[1]

History

Beginnings

The national team made its official debut in February 2015 during their participation in the inaugural edition of the Arab U-17 Women's Cup hosted in Doha, Qatar.[2] Starting their campaign with a 6–0 win against Iraq, the team experienced setbacks in the following matches against Palestine and Lebanon. They lost to Palestine again in the third-place playoff, ultimately securing a fourth-place finish.

In August 2017, the team marked its continental debut in the African U-17 Women's World Cup qualification. Initially scheduled to play Mali in the first round, the team received a Walkover as Mali withdrew, thereby securing their ticket to the second round. In the round that followed, they went on to confront Cameroon.[3] Lacking a local championship for their age category, the Algerians faced defeats in both matches. The first leg ended in a 4–0 loss Algiers, while the second leg resulted in a large 7–0 defeat in Yaoundé.[4]

Return to Action

Following a period of inactivity exceeding 5 years, the Algerian Football Federation revealed in July 2023 that former Algerian international Wahiba Rahal had been appointed as the team's coach.[5] The team engaged in the African Qualifiers for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic. This marked their second appearance in history, and they were drawn to play a doubleheader against Benin.[6]

Fixtures and results

Legend

2024

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Wahiba Rahal
Assistant coach Nassima Ben Mohamed
Goalkeeping coach Nadjet Fedoul

Manager history

Player

Current squad

Records

Top goalscorers

PlayerYear(s)GoalsCapsRef.
1Nihad Moudjer24
align=center rowspan=52Bouchra Achoub14
Amira Chemain14
Ferial Daoui14
Mélissa Djernine14
Kahina Ourbah14

Competitive record

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup record

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Appearances: 0
YearRoundPosition
2008Did not enter
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018Did not qualify
2022Did not enter
2024to be determined
2025
Total0/9000000

African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women record

African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women
Appearances: 1
YearRoundPosition
2008Did not enter
2010
2012
2013
2016
2018Round 12202011
2022Did not enter
2024To be determined
TotalRound 11/82202011

Arab U-17 Women's Cup

width=70Yearwidth=120Roundwidth=70Positionwidth=35width=35width=35width=35width=35width=35width=35GD
2015Third place Play-off4th410387+1
Appearances1/14th410387+1

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mondial féminin-2018 (U17), Mali-Algérie au tour préliminaire en octobre. APS. 7 August 2017.
  2. Web site: اليوم انطلاق كأس العرب لكرة القدم للفتيات. ar. Today marks the start of the Arab U-17 Girls' Football Cup. 15 February 2015. raya.com. 1 February 2024.
  3. Web site: U17 féminin : Mali-Algérie au tour préliminaire en octobre prochain. fr. 7 August 2017. lagazettedufennec.com. 1 February 2024.
  4. Web site: LA SÉLECTION FÉMININE U17 BATTUE PAR LE CAMEROUN. fr. 1 December 2017. faf.dz. Algerian Football Federation. 1 February 2024.
  5. Web site: DTN – SÉLECTIONS FÉMININES : LES STAFFS DÉSIGNÉS POUR LES SÉLECTIONS A, U20 & U17. fr. 10 July 2023. faf.dz. 1 February 2024.
  6. Web site: 8 June 2023. U-17 World Women's Cup qualifiers draw lines up exciting duels. CAFOnline.com. 19 June 2023.
  7. Web site: ÉLIMINATOIRES DE LA COUPE DU MONDE FÉMININE U17 – 2024 : MME WAHIBA RAHAL ARRÊTE LA LISTE DES 21 JOUEUSES POUR LE BÉNIN. 1 February 2024. faf.dz. Algerian Football Federation.