Algiers – National team coach Vladimir Petkovic is set to unveil the list of players selected to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The announcement will be made this Saturday, according to a statement released by the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) on Thursday.
The highly anticipated press conference will be held at the “Mohamed Salah” conference hall located within the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki. Petkovic is scheduled to begin addressing the media at 3:00 PM local time.
The announcement marks a crucial step in Algeria’s preparations for the continental tournament, which is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Football fans across the nation are eagerly awaiting the coach’s selection, keen to learn which players will represent Algeria on home soil.
DZWatch will provide comprehensive coverage of the press conference, including a full list of the selected players and key insights from Coach Petkovic regarding his team selection and strategies for the upcoming AFCON tournament. Stay tuned for updates as Algeria prepares to host Africa’s premier football competition.
The pressure is on Petkovic to deliver a squad capable of challenging for the title on home ground. Expectations are high, and the coach’s choices will be closely scrutinized by fans and pundits alike. The selected players will carry the hopes of a nation as they aim to bring glory to Algeria.



