The Algeria U-17 women's national football team () represents Algeria in international women's football at the under-17 level. The team plays its home games at the Omar Hamadi Stadium in Algiers and is coached by Naïma Laouadi. Algeria played its first official competition in the 2018 African U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament. History Beginnings The national team made its official debut in February 2015 at the inaugural edition of the Arab U-17 Women's Cup in Doha, Qatar. They began the competition with a 6–0 win over Iraq before losing to Palestine and Lebanon. They then lost to Palestine again in the third-place playoff and finished fourth.
In August 2017, the team made its continental debut in the African U-17 Women's World Cup qualification. Initially scheduled to play Mali in the first round, it received a walkover after Mali withdrew, advancing to the second round, where it faced Cameroon. Without a domestic championship for the age group, Algeria lost both matches. The first leg ended in a 4–0 defeat in Algiers, while the second leg resulted in a 7–0 loss in Yaoundé.
Return to Action Following a period of inactivity exceeding 5 years, the Algerian Football Federation revealed in July 2023 that former Algerian international Wahiba Rahal had been appointed as the team's coach. The team engaged in the African Qualifiers for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic. This marked their second appearance in history, and they were drawn to play a doubleheader against Benin. Fixtures and results
Legend
2025
Coaching staff Current coaching staff
PositionNameHead coach Wahiba RahalAssistant coach Nassima Ben MohamedGoalkeeping coach Nadjet Fedoul Manager history Naïma Laouadi (2017) Wahiba Rahal (2023–present) Player Current squad The following 21 players were called up for the 2025 African U-17 Women's World Cup qualification second round matches against Botswana. Match dates: 8 and 16 March 2025 Opposition:
Records Top goalscorers #PlayerYear(s)GoalsCapsRef.1Nihad Moudjer242Bouchra Achoub14Amira Chemain14Ferial Daoui14Mélissa Djernine14Kahina Ourbah14
Competitive record FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup record FIFA U-17 Women's World CupAppearances: 0YearRoundPosition 2008Did not enter 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018Did not qualify 2022Did not enter 2024Did not qualify 2025To be determinedTotal 0/8000000
African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women record African U-17 Cup of Nations for WomenAppearances: 3YearRoundPosition2008Did not enter20102012201320162018Round 1–22020112022Did not enter2024Round 3–41032102025In progressTotalRound 33/96305221
UNAF U-17 Women's Tournament record UNAF U-17 Women's TournamentAppearances: 1YearRoundPosition 2024Did not enterTotal–0/1000000
Arab U-17 Women's Cup
YearRoundPosition*GD 2015Third place Play-off4th410387+1Appearances1/14th410387+1
See also Algeria women's national football team Algeria women's national under-20 football team
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