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Kaylia Nemour wins a third gold medal: Algeria shines at the 2026 Youth Olympics this Wednesday.
Algeria added two titles to its medal tally at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, thanks to Yasser Triki, who dominated the triple jump, and Kaylia Nemour, who was untouchable […]

Football | MC Alger – MC Oran for the kickoff of the Algerian Ligue 1
The opening clash of the Algerian football league pits MC Alger against MC Oran this Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the 5 July 1962 Stadium.

Algeria team: FAF presents the new coaching staff of the Fennecs
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) decided this Saturday on the successor to Vladimir Petkovic as head coach of the Algeria national team. A month after officially announcing the departure of the coach following a disappointing 2026 World Cup, the federation has entrusted the national team to three former Algerian internationals. The new technical staff […]

Closing of the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026: what position for Algeria?
Curtain falls on Taranto. The Algerian delegation concludes the 2026 Mediterranean Games with a total of 40 medals, including 13 golds, 8 silvers […]

Major change at MC Alger: Hadj Redjem steps down, a new president takes over.
MC Alger has made a major change at the top of its governance. Meeting on Monday evening, the extraordinary general assembly of SSPA/Doyen […]

Ballon d'Or 2026: Why Sadio Mané and not Riyad Mahrez?
France Football unveiled the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Tuesday. Among the thirteen nationalities represented, the inclusion of Sadio Mané certainly caught attention. Not because the Senegalese forward doesn't deserve his spot, but because his nomination highlights a significant absence: that of Riyad Mahrez, the former iconic captain of the Algeria national team.

Italy: Ghedjemi warned by his coach!
After being sidelined at the start of the season amid uncertainties about his future, Farès Ghedjemis has returned to the pitch with Frosinone. His coach is now expecting him to step up.

Transfer: An Algerian talent leaves Barcelona to join Boulbina!
He was one of the few players of Algerian origin playing in a major European club, and he chose to join Saudi Arabia.

Ballon d'Or 2026: the selection of the 30 candidates revealed!
France Football has revealed the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The candidates are now known ahead of the trophy presentation scheduled for October 26 in London.

Brahim Hemdani is the new coach of the Algeria national team.
Following the September meeting of the Federal Bureau, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has decided: Brahim Hemdani is the new coach of the Algeria national team.

Ballon d'Or: Ibrahim Maza in the running!
Ibrahim Maza continues to make impressive strides. The Algerian attacking midfielder, who established himself with Bayer Leverkusen and experienced his first World Cup with the Fennecs, is now seeing his progress rewarded on the international stage.

Has the FAF given up on the idea of hiring an international coach?
The saga of the Greens' bench is nearing its conclusion, and the name emerging is not from Europe. According to information reported by […]

Champions League: Aït-Nouri provides an assist in just 15 minutes! (Video)
Coming on against FC Porto, Rayan Aït-Nouri needed just 15 minutes to provide an assist and completely revive his season start.

Hadj Moussa joins Al-Ittihad: the Algerian forward accepts the massive offer from the Saudis.
The scenario had been written in advance by observers: after a brilliant season in the Eredivisie, Anis Hadj Moussa was logically set to join one of the five […] The article "Hadj Moussa to Al-Ittihad: the Algerian forward succumbs to the astronomical offer from the Saudis" appeared first on .

Contract, duration, expectations: what the FAF hopes for from Brahim Hemdani
The debate has not subsided since the official announcement of his arrival on the bench of the Greens. Brahim Hemdani is indeed linked to the Federation […]

Mohamed El-Sayed undergoes medical tests at Zamalek after suffering a foot injury.
Mohamed El-Sayed, a first-team player for Zamalek SC, will undergo medical tests in the coming hours to assess his health condition and determine his readiness.

The "Greens" in handball miss out on a quarter-final spot on goal difference.
The national handball team for players under 21 failed to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations currently taking place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Despite winning today, Tuesday, with a score of 22-25 against Angola in the final match of Group 2, the "Greens" lost their quarter-final spot on goal difference. The young national team finished the group stage with 4 points.
Aouar continues to achieve victories with Ittihad.
Algerian international Houssam Aouar continued to shine in the Al-Ittihad jersey, contributing to his team's 2-1 victory over Al-Faihah on Tuesday in the sixth round of the Roshn Saudi League. Aouar started the match and delivered a solid performance, earning a rating of 7.2 before leaving the pitch in the 75th minute to make way for his teammate Muath.

Bentaleb suffers defeat with Lille against Real Betis at the start of their Champions League campaign.
Algerian international Nabil Bentaleb began his journey with Lille in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, suffering a 3-2 home defeat against Spanish side Real Betis. The match took place at the Decathlon Arena in Lille as part of the first round of the group stage in the European competition. Bentaleb started the match before leaving the pitch […]

Referees appointed for the second round of the Professional League
The Federal Arbitration Committee of the Algerian Football Federation announced today, Tuesday, the list of referees assigned to officiate the matches of the second round of the Professional League, scheduled for September 10, 11, and 12. The committee has appointed Fatih Kharrat as the main referee for the match between CR Belouizdad and US Biskra, assisted by Mohamed Hamadi and Anis Aziz, while Akram Berani will serve as the fourth official.