Algeria women's national under-20 football team

The early history of the Algeria women's national under-20 football team dates back to its establishment in 2006. Since then, the team has aimed to develop young female football talents in the country and provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills at the international level. The team's formation has been part of the broader efforts to promote women's football in Algeria and increase participation among young women.

Algeria's first international game was against Liberia as part of the 2006 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification, in which they lost 2 to 3 to the visitors.

The Algeria women's national under-20 football team made a notable comeback to the international stage in 2015 after a hiatus of nine years. Their return coincided with their participation in the first round of the 2015 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. However, the Algerian team faced tough opposition from their Burkinabe counterparts and ultimately lost with an aggregate score of 2–3.

In the 2018 world cup qualifiers, the team faced a resilient Ghanaian side and unfortunately suffered defeat in both matches, with a scoreline of five-nil per match in favor of Ghana.

The year 2019 marked the team's debut in the inaugural 2019 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament. During the tournament, the team displayed their capabilities by securing a 3rd-place finish. Notably, they achieved a resounding victory against Tunisia with a score of 8–0. However, they faced defeats against Morocco and Burkina Faso with scores of 1–3 and 1–2, respectively.

Continuing their journey, the team participated in the 2020 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. In the preliminary round, they faced South Sudan and demonstrated their strength by emerging victorious in both matches. The Algerian team showcased their prowess with impressive scorelines of 5–0 and 4–0 in their favor.

With the appointment of Farid Benstiti as the coach of the Senior National team, women's football in Algeria witnessed a resurgence. Consequently, the Algerian women's national under-20 team was reinstated to participate in the 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament held in Sousse, Tunisia. Despite limited preparation stages and training camp, the team put up a commendable performance, finishing in 2nd place behind Morocco, who secured the top position due to a superior goal difference.

During the tournament, the Algerian team showcased their abilities by securing victories in two games. They defeated Tunisia with a scoreline of 4–2 and triumphed over Egypt with a score of 2–1.

In July 2023, French coach Pierre-Yves Bodineau was appointed as head coach for the national team.[2]

As of 10 July 2023

Position	Name
Head coach	Pierre-Yves Bodineau
Assistant coach	Nadir Maadsi
Goalkeeping coach	Morad Boubgtiten
Physical coach	Redhouane Bentouma

• The following players were called up for the Training camp and double friendly matches against Ivory Coast.[3]
• Match dates: 13 and 18 July 2023
• Opposition:  Ivory Coast A

Head coach: Pierre-Yves Bodineau

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1		Nabila Ouzai		0	0	Alger Centre
2		Ikram Bahri	(2002-03-15) 15 March 2002	0	0	ASE Alger Centre
3	2DF	Fouzia Bakli		0	0	CS Constantine
4	4FW	Ghania Ayadi	(2003-09-07) 7 September 2003	0	0	CF Akbou
5		Thiziri Baali		0	0	CF Akbou
6		Lina Tamguelt		0	0	CF Akbou
7	4FW	Khouloud Ournani	(2003-07-23) 23 July 2003	0	0	CS Constantine
8	1GK	Amel Ben Abdellah		0	0	Afak Relizane
9	3MF	Lamya Foughal	(2006-06-29) 29 June 2006	0	0	Montpellier HSC
10		Lina Berkous		0	0	GPSO 92 Issy
11	2DF	Elmira Djaraoui	(2005-07-17) 17 July 2005	0	0	Lille
12	1GK	Kelya Belghazi		0	0	FC Rousset SVO
13	3MF	Madina Ameur	(2006-03-29) 29 March 2006	0	0	AS Saint-Étienne
14		Ikram Hammoudi	(2005-09-17) 17 September 2005	0	0	Toulouse FC
15		Leïla El Hadj	(2005-06-23) 23 June 2005	0	0	Olympique Lyonnais
16		Lynda Bendriss		0	0	FC Metz
17		Amélia Zemma	(2005-12-17) 17 December 2005	0	0	Olympique Lyonnais
19	3MF	Melissa Bethi	(2005-11-18) 18 November 2005	0	0	Olympique Lyonnais
20		Ikram Sidi Moussa	(2004-06-12) 12 June 2004	0	0	Le Havre AC
21		Lisa Jacob	(2005-01-18) 18 January 2005	0	0	FC Metz
22		Salma Hadji		0	0	FC Metz
23		Shania Hamzaoui	(2005-07-29) 29 July 2005	0	0	FC Metz
24		Lena Himi Fihrer		0	0	RC Strasbourg
25	2DF	Armelle Khellas	(2001-06-25) 25 June 2001	2	0	S.S. Lazio
26		Celia Remili		0	0	RC Lens
27		Soumaya Bouak	(2001-02-27) 27 February 2001	0	0	Ottawa Gee-Gees
28		Meriem Mihoubi		0	0	Mislata CF
29	3MF	Madina Nador	(2004-04-12) 12 April 2004	0	0	Le Havre AC

The following players have also been called up to the Algeria squad within the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Aya Slim[4]		0	0	CF Akbou	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Sonia Belkacem		0	0	GPSO 92 Issy	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Melissa Betrouni		0	0	ASE Alger Centre	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Naila Anais Oularbi	(2003-03-24) 24 March 2003	0	0	UAB	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Isra Taleb	(2003-01-02) 2 January 2003	0	0	Toulouse FC	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
FW	Chirine Buchere		0	0	Paris Saint-Germain	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Lina Asmani		0	0	Stureby FF	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Marissa Yahi	(2003-04-03) 3 April 2003	0	0	SC Bastia	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament
	Serine Djadouf		0	0	ASE Alger Centre	2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament