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Algeria withdraws bids to host 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced on Tuesday that it has withdrawn its bids to host the 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The announcement was made by newly elected FAF president Walid Sadi, who did not provide a reason for the decision. Sadi was elected president of the FAF on Thursday…
Algerian President Meets New Football Federation President
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune met with the newly elected president of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), Walid Sadi, on Monday. Sadi presented his vision for the development and revitalization of Algerian football to Tebboune. The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Algiers. Sadi told…
Algeria football: Ait Nouri’s meteoric rise worries Wolverhampton Wanderers
After a spectacular arrival to the Algerian team last March, Ryan Ait Nouri has convinced everyone, even stealing the spotlight from a certain Ramy Bensebaini on the left flank. However, his meteoric rise has worried the leaders of his club, Wolverhampton Wanderers. According to the British press, the Wolves are…
USM Alger Wins CAF Super Cup
In a thrilling match held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 15, 2023, USM Alger defeated Al Ahly of Egypt 1-0 to win the CAF Super Cup. The only goal of the match was scored in the 42nd minute by USM Alger striker Belaid, who converted a penalty kick. The match was a close affair…
French coach Frank Dumas appointed new manager of ES Sétif
ES Sétif, one of Algeria‘s most successful football clubs, has appointed French coach Frank Dumas as its new manager. Dumas, 53, replaces Abderkader Omarani, who was fired after a disappointing season in which Sétif finished third in the Algerian Ligue 1. Dumas is a well-respected figure in African football. He has…
Algeria Beats Senegal in Friendly Win
Algeria defeated Senegal 1-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday in Dakar. The win was a significant boost for the Algerian team, which is in the midst of a rebuilding process. Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi praised his team’s performance, saying that they played with great determination despite playing away from home. “We…
Algeria Defeats Senegal 1-0 in Friendly
MatchAlgeria defeated Senegal 1-0 in a friendly match played in Dakar on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The only goal of the match was scored by F. Chaïbi in the 64th minute.The match was a close contest, with both teams creating chances. However, Algeria was the more clinical side, and they were able to take advantage…
Algeria National Football Team Arrives in Dakar for Friendly Match
The Algeria national football team arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on Monday, September 11, after a five-hour flight from Constantine Airport. The team, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, will hold a training session at Abdullah Wade Stadium in the evening in preparation for the friendly match against Senegal on Tuesday. The…
German Football Federation Sacks Hansi Flick
The German Football Federation (DFB) has sacked Hansi Flick as head coach of the national team, following a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Japan on Saturday in Wolfsburg. Rudi Völler, the DFB’s sporting director, will take temporary charge of the “Mannschaft” until a new coach is appointed. Flick, who was sacked following…
MC Alger Unveils New Logo
MC Alger, a professional Algerian football club, has unveiled its new logo for the 2023/2024 season. The new logo retains the basic design of the old logo, but with some new elements added. The most notable new element is a circle with a vintage football inside, which is meant to represent the club’s history and…
Rayan Aït-Nouri scores a stunning goal against Rennes (video)
Dutch international Rayan Aït-Nouri scored a stunning goal in Wolves’ friendly match against Rennes on Wednesday. Ihattaren opened the scoring in the 11th minute of the first half with a stunning volley from outside the box. The goal will be a huge boost for Ihattaren, who struggled to get regular playing time last…
Manchester City bids farewell to Riyad Mahrez
The management of Manchester City, England, sent a touching farewell message to its former player Riyad Mahrez, who signed with Al Ahly Saudi Club for 4 years. The blue club wrote a post on the wall of its Facebook page, in which it praised the qualifications and capabilities of Mahrez, who excelled in its ranks…
Al Ahli signs Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Al Ahli announced on Tuesday the signing of Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, from Manchester City on a four-year contract. “The wait is over: Riyad is real,” the Saudi club said in a brief tweet on its official account, accompanied by a video of Mahrez in Paris wearing a jersey with…
