The national under-20 team faces South Africa in a friendly match.

The national under-23 team begins its first preparatory match today, Thursday, during its camp in Johannesburg, facing the South African team.

The match between the national under-23 team and their South African counterparts will take place at the "Petrus Molemela Stadium" at 2 PM Algeria time.

This match represents the first test for coach Rafik Sayafi's squad during their current camp in Johannesburg.

These preparations by the national under-23 team are part of their readiness for the second preliminary round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.