The Algeria U-20 women's national football team () represents Algeria in international women's football at the under-20 level. The team plays its home games at the Omar Hamadi Stadium in Algiers and is coached by Azzedine Chih. Algeria played its first match on April 2, 2006 against Liberia, and lost 2–3. History Early history The early history of the Algeria women's national under-20 football team dates back to its establishment in 2006. Since then, the team has aimed to develop young female football talents in the country and provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills at the international level. The team's formation has been part of the broader efforts to promote women's football in Algeria and increase participation among young women.

Algeria's first international game was a 2–3 defeat against Liberia as part of the 2006 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification.

The Algeria women's national under-20 football team made a notable comeback to the international stage in 2015 after a hiatus of nine years. Their return coincided with their participation in the first round of the 2015 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. However, the Algerian team faced tough opposition from their Burkinabe counterparts and ultimately lost with an aggregate score of 2–3.

In the 2018 world cup qualifiers, the team faced a resilient Ghanaian side and unfortunately suffered defeat in both matches, with a scoreline of five-nil per match in favor of Ghana.

The year 2019 marked the team's debut in the inaugural 2019 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament. During the tournament, the team displayed their capabilities by securing a 3rd-place finish. Notably, they achieved a resounding victory against Tunisia with a score of 8–0. However, they faced defeats against Morocco and Burkina Faso with scores of 1–3 and 1–2, respectively.

Continuing their journey, the team participated in the 2020 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification. In the preliminary round, they faced South Sudan and demonstrated their strength by emerging victorious in both matches. The Algerian team showcased their prowess with impressive scorelines of 5–0 and 4–0 in their favor. Under the new Administration With the appointment of Farid Benstiti as the coach of the Senior National team, women's football in Algeria witnessed a resurgence. Consequently, the Algerian women's national under-20 team was reinstated to participate in the 2023 UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament held in Sousse, Tunisia. Despite limited preparation stages and training camp, the team put up a commendable performance, finishing in 2nd place behind Morocco, who secured the top position due to a superior goal difference.

During the tournament, the Algerian team showcased their abilities by securing victories in two games. They defeated Tunisia with a scoreline of 4–2 and triumphed over Egypt with a score of 2–1.

In July 2023, French coach Pierre-Yves Bodineau was appointed as head coach for the national team.

Results and fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

2023

Coaching staff Current coaching staff

PositionName Head coach Pierre-Yves Bodineau Assistant coach Nadir Maadsi Goalkeeping coach Morad Boubgtiten Physical coach Redhouane Bentouma Players Current squad The following players were called up for the 2024 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification matches against Mali. Match dates: 8 and 13 October 2023 Opposition:

Head coach: Nadir Maâdsi

Recent call-ups The following players have also been called up to the Algeria squad within the last 24 months.

Competitive record FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record FIFA U-20 Women's World CupAppearances: 0YearRoundPosition 2002Did not enter 2004 2006Did not qualify 2008Did not enter 2010 2012 2014 2016Did not qualify 2018 2022Did not enter 2024Did not qualify 2026Total 0/12000000

African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification record African U-20 Women's World Cup qualificationAppearances: 5YearRoundPosition2002Did not enter20042006Round 2 1001232008Did not enter2010201220142015Round 1 2011232018Round 1 20020102020Cancelled2200902022Did not enter2024Round 2 2101222026To be determinedTotalRound 25/1293151518

UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament recordYearRoundPosition 2019Third-place3rd3102105 2023Runner-up2nd321074 2025To be determinedTotal3/36312179

See also Algeria women's national football team Algeria women's national under-17 football team

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