Algeria goalkeeper Abdelatif Ramdane is expected to withdraw from the squad for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Togo following the death of his father.

The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) announced the bereavement on Sunday, one day before the national team’s training camp was due to begin.

Algeria are scheduled to face Togo on 14 and 17 November, with the matches forming part of the third and fourth rounds of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ramdane, 25, had been called up for the second time in succession. The Lausanne-Sport goalkeeper was expected to serve as the third-choice option in Brahim Hemdani’s squad, behind Oussama Benbot and Melvin Mastil.

Benbot recently helped USM Alger win the African Super Cup, while Mastil was listed ahead of Ramdane in the goalkeeping order for the two fixtures.

Given the circumstances, Ramdane is likely to be released from international duty so he can attend his father’s funeral and remain with his family. No replacement has yet been confirmed, but his absence could lead Hemdani to make a change to the squad’s goalkeeping department.

One possible option is the return of Luca Zidane, who was not included in the initial squad announced by Hemdani.

Alexis Guendouz and Alexandre Oukidja are also candidates to come into the group. Both goalkeepers had been considered for selection before ultimately being left out of the original list.

Hemdani could also look to Kilian Belazzoug, although he is currently with Algeria’s Under-23 side and would represent another possible source of cover.

The Algeria camp will therefore begin with uncertainty over the make-up of the goalkeeping unit, as the coaching staff assess the most appropriate response to Ramdane’s family situation ahead of the back-to-back meetings with Togo.