World Cup 2026 (Q) - Algeria: FIFA unveils the men in black (Official)

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·26 settembre 2025

World Cup 2026 (Q) - Algeria: FIFA unveils the men in black (Official)

The stage is set: FIFA has appointed the match officials for Algeria’s last two qualifying fixtures as they top Group G with 19 points. On Thursday, October 9th at 5 p.m., the Miloud-Hadefi Stadium in Oran will be the battleground for a high-stakes clash against bottom-placed Somalia. Malawian referee Godfrey Phillip Nkhakananga will take charge, assisted by Clemence Kanduku and Pondamali Tembo, with David Chinoko as fourth official. Beyond the names, the equation is simple: a win, and the Fennecs punch their ticket to the finals, returning to football’s grandest stage, which they graced in 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014. Oran promises a charged atmosphere, but composure will be key: start strong, control transitions, and avoid reckless challenges that could derail a match Algeria must aim to wrap up without danger.