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Rayan Ait-Nouri sent home early from Algeria national team duty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Rayan Ait-Nouri sent home early from Algeria national team duty

Summary

Rayan Ait-Nouri has been dismissed from the Algeria national team during the current international break. After being left on the bench during Algeria's 3-1 win over Zambia, Ait-Nouri expressed frustration when ordered to sit back down after a warm-up. The Algerian Football Federation confirmed his early return to Manchester City, where he has made only two appearances this season. Competition for his position at City is strong, complicating his efforts to secure more minutes.

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•Ait-Nouri has made only two appearances for Manchester City this season.
•He was benched for Algeria's match against Zambia despite being called up.
•The Algerian Football Federation confirmed his early return.
•Ait-Nouri faces competition from Josko Gvardiol and Nico O’Reilly for playing time.
•Algeria won the match against Zambia 3-1.

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7:05 AMYahoo Sports — A frustrating start to the season has continued on international duty for a Manchester City full-back

What they're saying

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Unfortunately, Rayan Ait-Nouri has found himself on the periphery of the Manchester City squad so far this season. The Algerian international has only made two appearances in all competitions. His onl...
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