Algeria women's national under-17 football team
| Nickname(s) | الأفناك (The Fennecs) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Algerian Football Federation | ||
| Other affiliation | UAFA (Arab Nations) | ||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Sub-confederation | UNAF (North Africa) | ||
| Head coach | Wahiba Rahal | ||
| Top scorer | Nihad Moudjer (2) | ||
| Home stadium | Omar Hamadi Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | ALG | ||
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| First international | |||
| 6–0 Iraq (Doha, Qatar, 15 February 2015) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| 6–0 Iraq (Doha, Qatar, 15 February 2015) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Cameroon 7–0 (Yaoundé, Cameroon, December 16, 2017) | |||
| African U-17 Women's World Cup qualification | |||
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2018) | ||
| Best result | Round 3 (2024) | ||
| FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
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
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2025
| 12 January 2025 2025 African U-17 WCQ - First round (1stleg) | Tunisia | 0–1 | Sousse, Tunisia | |
| 14:00 UTC+1 | Report |
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Stadium: Sousse Olympic Stadium Referee: Yacine Samassa (Mauritania) |
| 19 January 2025 2025 African U-17 WCQ - First round (2ndleg) | – | Tunisia | Blida, Algeria | |
| 14:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium Referee: Aurore Christelle Ligan (Benin) |
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
- As of 10 July 2023
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Wahiba Rahal |
| Assistant coach | Nassima Ben Mohamed |
| Goalkeeping coach | Nadjet Fedoul |
Manager history
- Naïma Laouadi (2017)
- Wahiba Rahal (2023–present)
Player
Current squad
- The following 21 players were called up for the 2025 African U-17 Women's World Cup qualification second round matches against Botswana.[7]
- Match dates: 8 and 16 March 2025
- Opposition: Botswana
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanane Sehoul | Afak Relizane | |||
| Zaza Rebbahi | Afak Relizane | |||
| Ibtissem Fellah | Afak Relizane | |||
| Touba Ahmed Bacha | Afak Relizane | |||
| Sabrina Benchiha | CF Akbou | |||
| Celine Iskounene | 8 April 2008 | CF Akbou | ||
| Tinhinane Izeraren | CF Akbou | |||
| Hanane Zahra Djouadou | CF Akbou | |||
| Raounak Boughara | ASE Alger Centre | |||
| Dounia Farah Derbal | JF Khenchela | |||
| Lina Khenfoussi | JF Khenchela | |||
| Amilia Akkouche | O M'Chedallah | |||
| Sirine Anfal Amara | EA Sétif | |||
| Dyhia Benkhelat | CF Akbou | |||
| GK | Ines Amelia Yahiaoui | VGA Saint-Maur | ||
| FW | Mélissa Benkhikh | AAS Sarcelles | ||
| Jasmine Mechmache | VGA Saint-Maur | |||
| Assia Mehdi | AAS Sarcelles | |||
| MF | Soleina Chennouf | Olympique Lyonnais | ||
| MF | Assia Briki | Olympique Lyonnais | ||
| GK | Hayden Baranes | SM Caen |
Records
Top goalscorers
| # | Player | Year(s) | Goals | Caps | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nihad Moudjer | 2015
|
2 | 4 | |
| 2 | Bouchra Achoub | 2015
|
1 | 4 | |
| Amira Chemain | 2015
|
1 | 4 | ||
| Ferial Daoui | 2015
|
1 | 4 | ||
| Mélissa Djernine | 2015
|
1 | 4 | ||
| Kahina Ourbah | 2015
|
1 | 4 |
Competitive record
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup record
| FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearances: 0 | ||||||||
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 2008 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2010 | ||||||||
| 2012 | ||||||||
| 2014 | ||||||||
| 2016 | ||||||||
| 2018 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2022 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2024 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2025 | To be determined | |||||||
| Total | 0/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women record
| African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearances: 3 | ||||||||
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 2008 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2010 | ||||||||
| 2012 | ||||||||
| 2013 | ||||||||
| 2016 | ||||||||
| 2018 | Round 1 | – | 2 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2024 | Round 3 | – | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 2025 | In progress | |||||||
| Total | Round 3 | 3/9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
- ^1 Algeria qualified from the preliminary round by withdrawal of Mali.
UNAF U-17 Women's Tournament record
| UNAF U-17 Women's Tournament | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearances: 1 | ||||||||
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 2024 | Did not enter | |||||||
| Total | – | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arab U-17 Women's Cup
| Arab U-17 Women's Cup record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 2015 | Third place Play-off | 4th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Appearances | 1/1 | 4th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
See also
References
- ^ "Mondial féminin-2018 (U17), Mali-Algérie au tour préliminaire en octobre". APS. 7 August 2017.
- ^ "اليوم انطلاق كأس العرب لكرة القدم للفتيات" [Today marks the start of the Arab U-17 Girls' Football Cup]. raya.com (in Arabic). 15 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "U17 féminin : Mali-Algérie au tour préliminaire en octobre prochain". lagazettedufennec.com (in French). 7 August 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "LA SÉLECTION FÉMININE U17 BATTUE PAR LE CAMEROUN". faf.dz (in French). Algerian Football Federation. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "DTN – SÉLECTIONS FÉMININES : LES STAFFS DÉSIGNÉS POUR LES SÉLECTIONS A, U20 & U17". faf.dz (in French). 10 July 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "U-17 World Women's Cup qualifiers draw lines up exciting duels". CAFOnline.com. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Éliminatoires De La Coupe Du Monde 2025 U17 Féminine : 21 Joueuses Convoquées Pour Affronter Le Botswana". faf.dz (in French). Algerian Football Federation. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.