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Algeria Climbs to 28th in FIFA World Rankings

Algeria has climbed to 28th in the FIFA world rankings following two wins and a draw during the recent international break.

CR Belouizdad moved top with a 1-0 win over USM Khenchela, while CS Constantine climbed provisionally to second after a 4-0 victory.

Algeria face Niger in Tizi Ouzou at 18:00 on 6 October, with Algerian Television’s terrestrial channel set to show the friendly.

Kaylia Nemour scored 15.050 on balance beam in Switzerland in her final competitive test before the World Championships in Rotterdam.

Algeria finished third at the African Rowing Championships in Tunisia with 13 medals, including two golds for Nihad Benchadli.

Algeria held a recovery session after arriving in Bujumbura ahead of Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi.

Algeria finished its final training session in Sidi Moussa before travelling to Tizi Ouzou for Friday’s scheduled Zambia qualifier.

Algeria meet Zambia in Tizi Ouzou on September 25. TSA lists a 20:00 local kickoff and TV channels for Algeria, MENA and France.

Lyon midfielder Kaïl Boudache has publicly chosen Algeria over France, saying his international decision would stand even if Zidane called.