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Bensebaini Out of Algeria’s November Training Camp
Algiers, Algeria – Defender Ramy Bensebaini will miss Algeria’s November training camp and the friendly matches against Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced Sunday. The FAF stated that Bensebaini is suffering from lower back pain, lea…
Algerian National Team Departs for Jeddah Friendlies
The Algerian national football team delegation embarked on its journey to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this Sunday evening. The team is preparing for two friendly matches as part of their build-up towards the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Under the guidance of coach Vladimir Petkovic, the team wil…
Algerian Super Cup 2025 Postponed to January 2026
Algiers, Algeria – The Algerian Professional Football League (LPF) has announced the postponement of the 2025 Algerian Super Cup. The match, initially scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025, will now be played on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The LPF released the updated ca…
Rui Costa Re-elected as Benfica President for New Term
Former Portuguese international Rui Costa has been re-elected as president of Benfica, securing his position at the helm of the club until 2029. Costa’s victory over opponent Noronha Lopes in the election ensures his second term leading the Lisbon-based giants. Costa initially assumed the…
Bouguera Explains Slimani and Boudebouz’s Local Squad Call-Up
National team coach Madjid Bouguera has clarified the reasons behind the inclusion of Islam Slimani and Ryad Boudebouz in the local squad. According to Bouguera, the veteran players were selected due to their extensive experience and their expected contribution to the team during the upcoming Ara…
Algerian Boxer Mohamed Abbas Secures Silver at Islamic Solidarity Games
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Algerian boxer Mohamed Abbas has guaranteed at least a silver medal for Algeria at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, currently underway in Riyadh. Abbas’s impressive performance has propelled him to the final of the boxing tournament. Abbas secured his place in the…
Bougherra Defends Squad Choices, Clarifies Belaïli Situation
National team coach Madjid Bougherra has addressed concerns surrounding the potential inclusion of Youcef Belaïli in the national squad, following the player’s omission from the main team’s roster. Bougherra clarified the situation during a press conference held today, Sunday, at the Nelson Mande…
Maze Named Man of the Match in Leverkusen’s Benfica Victory
Leverkusen, Germany – Algerian international Ibrahim Maze was awarded Man of the Match following his stellar performance in Bayer Leverkusen’s narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica in Champions League action. The midfielder’s tireless efforts and impactful contributions proved decisive…
Mahrez Leads Al-Ahli to Victory in Jeddah Derby
Algerian star Riyad Mahrez propelled Al-Ahli to a significant victory in the Jeddah derby against rivals Al-Ittihad. Mahrez scored the lone goal in the match, held Saturday evening as part of the eighth round of the Saudi “Roshen” League. Mahrez’s decisive goal lifted Al-Ahli to fifth plac…
Rybakina Dominates Sabalenka to Win Riyadh WTA Finals
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan has clinched the title at the 2025 WTA Finals, held in Riyadh for the second consecutive year. Rybakina secured a decisive victory over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, winning in straight sets in a match characterized by intense com…
Djokovic Claims 101st Career Title in Thrilling Athens Final
Athens, Greece – Novak Djokovic secured his 101st career title on Saturday, overcoming Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in a hard-fought final at the Athens Open. The Serbian star battled back from a set down to win 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, denying Musetti a place in the season-ending championships…
Maza Magic: Algerian Midfielder Shines in Bundesliga Rout
Algerian international Ibrahim Maza delivered a stellar performance for Bayer Leverkusen, further solidifying his burgeoning reputation in the Bundesliga. In only his second start of the season, Maza played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s dominant 6-0 victory over Heidenheim in matchday ten.…
Dramatic Draw: Man Utd Snatch Point Against Tottenham
London, UK – Manchester United secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match, part of the eleventh round of the competition, was a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. Ma…
FIFA Launches Inaugural Peace Prize at World Cup Draw
FIFA, the international governing body of football, has announced the creation of a new annual award, the ‘FIFA Peace Prize.’ The inaugural prize will be presented at the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. on December 5th. FIFA President…
Petkovic Announces Squad: Bounedjah Out, New Faces Called Up
DZWatch Exclusive: National Team Coach Vladimir Petkovic today announced his squad for the upcoming matches against Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia. The roster revealed several notable changes, including the omission of Youcef Belaïli and the return of midfielder Ramiz Zerrouki, who pl…
CAF Awards 2025: Date and Location Officially Announced
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the date and location for the prestigious CAF Awards 2025 ceremony. Football enthusiasts across the continent are eagerly anticipating the event, which celebrates the best talent in African football. According to an offi…
Bouguera Calls Upon Slimani and Boudebouz for Arab Cup
Algiers, November 8, 2025 – Madjid Bouguera, coach of the Algerian A’ national team, has called upon veteran players Islam Slimani and Ryad Boudebouz to bolster his squad in preparation for the upcoming Arab Cup, scheduled to take place in Qatar this December. The move signals a…
FIFA Announces New Global Peace Award
Washington D.C. – FIFA, the international governing body of football, has announced the creation of a new annual award, the ‘FIFA Peace Award’. The inaugural prize will be presented during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, scheduled to take place in Washington D.C. on…
MC Alger Faces Sundowns, JS Kabylie to Clash with Al Ahly
Johannesburg, November 3, 2025 – The draw for the group stage of the CAF Champions League took place today in Johannesburg, South Africa, placing MC Alger and JS Kabylie in Groups C and B, respectively. MC Alger, the reigning Algerian league champions, will compete in Grou…
Petkovic Sets Sights on World Cup & Ambitious AFCON Run
DZWatch Exclusive: National team coach Vladimir Petkovic has emphasized that securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup is just one part of the national team’s overall ambition, with a strong showing at the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco also a key objective.<p...
