The Algerian national team will face South Africa on 26 March on Algerian soil. At 23:00 local time, the Desert Foxes will be looking to make amends for a bitter third place finish in the CAN, and the South African team will be the team of choice. 

The big surprise in the squad for this match is the absence of Mahrez, who will not be present in Vladimir Petkovic's first squad. The Desert Foxes have a new boss and he has come in as a revolution. Slimani and Belaifi will also be absent after being the country's football references. According to the national media, it's all about cleaning up the dressing room after the ridiculous performance at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

South Africa, meanwhile, are coming off a third-place finish in the continental championship and will have to prove that it was no fluke. The team led by Belgian coach Broos was one of the big surprises along with Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea, and will be hoping to continue on the same winning path.