Sofiane Feghouli left out of Algeria’s final Africa Cup of Nations squad

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West Ham midfielder Sofiane Feghouli is a surprise omission from Algeria’s Nations Cup squad

West Ham attacking midfielder Sofiane Feghouli was a surprise omission as Algeria announced their final squad of 23 for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

Algeria’s Belgian coach, George Leekens, had been expected to pick the 27-year-old for the tournament which kicks off on 14 January.

Three other English Premier League stars have been named, including the Leicester duo of Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani as well as Watford’s Adlene Guedioura.

Another midfielder, Nabil Bentaleb, currently on a season-long loan at Schalke in Germany from Tottenham Hotspur, is also included.

Algeria, among the …

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