Petković's moving speech after Algeria's qualification

In partnership with

Foot Africa

·14 Oktober 2025

Petković's moving speech after Algeria's qualification

Petković's emotional speech following the Greens' qualification

Petković's moving speech after Algeria's qualification

Video OneFootball

Moments after securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Vladimir Petković took the floor to deliver a powerful message to his players, praising their commitment and self-sacrifice throughout a long and demanding campaign.

“I want to congratulate you on this well-deserved qualification, both you and all the players who participated in the qualifiers but couldn’t be here for various reasons,” said the national coach.

Fully aware of the journey, the Swiss-Bosnian tactician emphasized the value of this achievement:

“The qualifiers were tough and lasted nearly two years, but your efforts were not in vain.”

He also called on his men to stay focused:

“Now we must focus on the match against Uganda, keep this positive momentum going, and deliver a strong performance.”

This speech underscores Petković’s determination to keep his squad on edge despite having secured qualification. It also serves as a reminder that the goal is now to arrive at the World Cup in the best possible shape. For the record, the Fennecs last featured on football’s biggest stage in 2014, when they reached the round of 16 before being knocked out in extra time by Germany (2-1).