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Arsenal teenager gets Algeria call-up

The 19-year-old Bennacer won his first cap for Algeria last year in Nations Cup qualification.

Ismaeil Bennacer

The 19-year-old Bennacer won his first cap for Algeria last year in Nations Cup qualification and has yet to make a league debut for the Gunners.

Bologna midfielder Taider, 24, hurt his knee in training earlier this week.

Defender Ramy Bensebaini is recovering from a knee injury suffered in Algeria’s warm-up win over Mauritania on Tuesday, the federation added.

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Algeria plays their opening Group B match in Franceville on Sunday against Zimbabwe.

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