Haller scored the winning goal in last year's AFCON final as hosts Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan. The striker had recovered from testicular cancer just a few months before the premier African football tournament kicked off. An undisclosed injury sustained while training has forced Saudi Arabia-based midfielder Houssem Aouar to withdraw from the Algeria squad, according to officials. Zambia head coach Moses Sichone cannot sit on the bench as he lacks the necessary Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifications, according to reports. Zambia are in Group A with title favourites Morocco, Comoros and Mali.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 20, 2025 03:53 UTC