Essam El-Mandi leaves Algerian team
Algerian defender Issa Mandi announced his retirement from international football after a career that lasted for more than ten years with the Algerian national team. He began his journey with the national team in March 2014 and played 123 matches, scoring 8 goals. Throughout his career, he participated in major tournaments including the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup. Mandi is considered one of the most prominent defenders in Algerian football history, leaving clear marks on the team's achievements, especially with their victory in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. With his decision to retire, he concludes the chapter of one of the most outstanding defenders in the history of the "Desert Warriors," expressing pride in representing his country.
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