National Women’s Football Squad Achieves Dominant 8-0 Win
The Algerian women's national football team delivered a commanding performance, securing an 8-0 victory over their Central African counterparts in the first leg of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. The match, part of the second qualifying round, took place Friday evening at the 5-Juillet Olympic Stadium in Algiers, showcasing the team's strength on home turf.
The Algerian squad established a strong lead early, finishing the first half with a 4-0 advantage. Goals for Algeria were scored by Dafeur, Boussaha, Bekhaled, Naïli, Belloumou, Bendris, and Bahlouli, with an additional goal resulting from an own goal. Under the guidance of national coach Farid Benstiti, who selected 26 players for this double confrontation, the team now holds a significant advantage heading into the second leg. The return match is also scheduled for the 5-Juillet Stadium, set for next Tuesday at 18:00.
This decisive win follows a period of notable achievement for Algerian women's football. Just two months prior, the team made history by qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, a first-time accomplishment for the nation, secured through their third-place finish in the CAN-2026 tournament. This consistent performance marks a new benchmark in the progression of women's football in Algeria. The current Olympic qualifying campaign involves 35 African national teams competing across five rounds until December 4, 2027, with the two finalists earning the CAF zone's berths for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic football tournament.
