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CAF Champions League (Second Preliminary Round, Second Leg): MC Alger Defeats Tunisian US Monastir 2-0 to Reach Group Stage
Algiers – MC Alger, representing Algeria, has advanced to the group stage of the CAF Champions League after securing a 2-0 victory against Tunisia’s US Monastir on Saturday night at the Ali Amara Stadium in Douéra, Algiers. This match was part of the second leg of the second preliminary round of the continental…
Football/Second Amateur League: Promising New Season with Strong Local Clashes
The 2024/2025 Algerian Amateur Second League kicks off this weekend, featuring the Central-West and Central-East groups, with exciting local derbies and fierce competition as clubs aim for promotion or survival. The Algerian Amateur Second League returns this weekend, marking the start of the 2024/2025 football…
Algerian National Team Rises to 41st in FIFA Rankings
The Algerian national football team has climbed five places in the FIFA rankings for September, now standing at 41st globally. This advancement solidifies Algeria‘s position on the world football stage after a strong performance in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Algeria moved up to 41st in the world rankings…
Arab Athletics Championship U-18: Silver Medal for Algeria’s Aya Zaneikhri in 5000m Race Walk
Taif (Saudi Arabia) – Algerian athlete Aya Zaneikhri won the silver medal in the 5000m race walk on the first day of the 10th Arab U-18 Athletics Championships, held from September 11 to 16, 2024, in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Zaneikhri completed the race with a time of 26 minutes, 26 seconds, and 29 milliseconds. The…
Madar Holding Honors Algerian Athletes for Olympic Success at Paris 2024
Algiers – Madar Holding honored the Algerian athletes who won medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics (July 26 – August 11) during a ceremony held on Wednesday evening at the El Aurassi Hotel in Algiers. The athletes celebrated include young gymnast Kaylia Nemour, who won a gold medal in the uneven bars event, boxer Iman…
AFCON Qualifiers: Big Win for Algeria Against Liberia (3-0)
Monrovia – The Algerian national football team secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Liberia in the second round of Group E qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, played on Tuesday at Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia. Algeria‘s goals came from Amine Gouiri (17′), Adem Zorgane (25′), and Baghdad Bounedjah…
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Algeria to Face Liberia in Green Kit
The Algerian national football team will wear their green kit in their match against Liberia on Tuesday at 17:00 (local time) in Monrovia. This match, part of the second round of the Group E qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), was confirmed by the Algerian Football Federation. Liberia will play in…
Title: Paralympic Games 2024: Algeria Aims to Build on a Legacy of Achievements in Paris
Algeria’s participation in the Paralympic Games has been marked by an impressive record of 85 medals (27 gold, 22 silver, and 36 bronze) throughout its history. As the nation prepares for the 17th edition of the Paralympics in Paris (August 28 – September 8, 2024), Algerian athletes with disabilities are determined to…
Sports: CAF Organizes Two Training Seminars in Algeria on Women’s Football
Algiers – The North African Football Union (UNAF), under the supervision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and in collaboration with the Algerian Football Federation, is organizing two training seminars focused on women‘s football in Algiers. These events will be held alongside the UNAF Women’s Club…
Algeria Secures Four Medals at the African Under-19 Badminton Championship
Dakar – Algeria concluded its participation in the African Under-19 Badminton Championship, held in Thiès, Senegal, from August 12-19, with a total of four medals: one silver and three bronze. Three of these medals were won in individual competitions, while the fourth was earned in the team events. The silver medal…
MC Alger and CR Belouizdad Embark on Quest for African Glory
Algeria‘s football representatives, MC Alger and CR Belouizdad, kick off their journey in the CAF Champions League today, Sunday, as they compete in the first leg of the preliminary round. MC Alger, the reigning national champions, will return to African competition by facing Watanga FC tonight at the Nelson Mandela…
Petković Arrives in Constantine Ahead of CS Constantine’s CAF Confederation Cup Match
National team coach Vladimir Petković has arrived in Constantine, accompanied by his assistant coach Nabil Neghiz and general manager Yacine Benbrahim. Petković is expected to attend tonight’s match at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium, where CS Constantine will face Rwandan side Police FC in the first leg of the CAF…
Mouloudia Algiers Signs Former International Player Tayeb Meziani
Mouloudia Algiers has officially announced the signing of former Algerian international player Tayeb Meziani, who joins the club from Tunisian side Club Africain. The club’s management revealed the signing on Thursday through their official social media channels, confirming that Meziani has signed a three-year…
Algeria Secures Second Place Among Arab Nations at Paris Summer Olympics
The Algerian delegation concluded its participation in the Paris Summer Olympics, finishing second among Arab countries and 39th globally. Bahrain secured the top spot among Arab nations with a total of four medals, including three golds, one silver, and one bronze, thanks to a gold medal won on the final day of the…
Algeria’s Iman Khelif Advances to Boxing Finals at 2024 Paris Olympics
Paris – Algerian boxer Iman Khelif (66 kg) advanced to the finals of the boxing event at the 2024 Paris Olympics today, Tuesday, after defeating Thai boxer Jangaim Suwanaping at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. With this historic victory, the 25-year-old (2022 World Vice-Champion) secures at least a silver medal…
Paris 2024 Judo Draw: Idris Massoud Set to Face Israeli Opponent
Algerian judoka Idris Massoud will face an Israeli competitor in the under 73 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The official draw results were announced today by the Olympic Committee. Further information is available on dzwatch.dz.
Official: CAF Approves Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou. The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced on Wednesday that the stadium has been approved by CAF to host continental and international competitions. CAF congratulated the stadium’s management and the…
Football: Nabil Neghiz Obtains “CAF PRO” License
Algiers – On Friday, national football team assistant coach Nabil Neghiz obtained the “CAF PRO” license after passing the final exam organized by the Tunisian Football Federation. The Tunisian Federation had welcomed the request from the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) last October to allow Nabil Neghiz to…
President Tebboune Receives Invitation to Attend Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The head of the Algerian sports delegation participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kheireddine Barbari, announced that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has received an official invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Barbari clarified that the official invitation was extended by the organizing…
Athletics/Diamond League 2024: Algerian Djamel Sedjati Qualifies for Final
Algiers – Algerian middle-distance runner Djamel Sedjati has qualified for the 800m final of the 2024 Diamond League, set to take place in mid-September in Brussels (Belgium), the organizers announced on Sunday. Sedjati, 25, secured his spot in the final thanks to his victories in the Paris and Monaco stages, where he…
