Afcon U-23: Algeria names squad ahead of Ghana clash.

As the date for the crucial encounter with Ghana is fast approaching Algeria has released a relatively stronger side.

Algerian coach Batalli Lodovic has named a 25 man squad ahead of the Afcon U-23 qualifier against Ghana on Friday.

The list includes two foreign based players; Farid El Melali of Angers in France and Hichem Boudaoui also in France with Nice.

Meanwhile Ghana has also invited 24 players for the game which is supposed to be a two-legged tie in an attempt to qualify for the tournament in Egypt.

By: Abdallah Tang Shuaïb/@tangdeboy