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AFCON 2025: Bouanani's disappointment

"He wanted to play the AFCON": Bouanani's disappointment

Badredine Bouanani will have to watch the next Africa Cup of Nations from afar. The young Algerian winger was not selected by Vladimir Petkovic in the squad called up to compete at AFCON 2025—a decision that confirms a now well-established pecking order on the flanks of the Fennecs' attack. At just 21, the Algerian international is paying the price for limited playing time at club level and fierce competition for his position.

The frustration is all the greater given Bouanani already has several caps and harbors clear ambitions with Algeria.

For his club, however, this situation could turn into an opportunity.

urging patience and continued development. Bouanani, for his part, remains determined to prove himself—both for club and country.