Algeria’s A’ national team launched its Cairo training camp on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, sharpening preparations for two friendly matches against Egypt.
The squad stepped onto the auxiliary pitch at Cairo International Stadium for an opening session that ran for nearly 90 minutes from 15:00 local time.
Head coach staff split the camp into two working units to manage fitness levels.
Players who featured in club games on Sunday undertook mobility drills, stretch routines and recovery work to ease fatigue, while the remaining group handled a full-intensity training programme with ball rotations, tactical patterns and accelerated fitness circuits.
The session carried a focused tempo, and staff frequently stopped phases to correct positioning and pressing triggers.
Defender Abdelkader Bedrane left the pitch early after experiencing discomfort in his thigh.
Medical staff moved quickly to assess the situation and scheduled scans to identify the exact extent of the injury.
Team doctors continue to monitor Bedrane and anticipate further clarity once test results return.
Beyond the tactical work, the camp’s atmosphere carries a noticeable lift, largely driven by the presence of senior figures.
Among them, Islam Slimani stands at the forefront, injecting humour, encouragement and leadership into the daily rhythm of the group.
Teammates describe the veteran striker as a social engine in the dressing room, using his personality to settle younger call-ups and maintain balance in an otherwise competition-heavy environment.
Coaches also praise Slimani’s role in keeping morale high without pulling focus away from discipline, intensity or structure.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Football Association has adjusted logistical plans and moved both upcoming fixtures to Cairo International Stadium, a decision that alters original arrangements for match venues.
Officials from both federations finalised stadium operations, broadcast planning and training access ahead of kickoff.
Algeria plans another round of on-pitch sessions before the first friendly, aiming to refine collective movement and solidify team chemistry.
The coaching unit expects sharp competition for starting spots, especially with senior leaders pushing standards daily on and off the grass.
