The Federal Office: Eight clubs banned from transfers and intriguing files on Sadi's table!

The FAF president confirmed the launch of a national program for youth development starting from January 2027, focusing on creating a national system for talent discovery and forming four regional teams for under-15 players, aimed at identifying promising players and providing them with technical guidance within an organized training framework.

The four teams will be distributed across the eastern, central, western, and southern regions, in coordination with regional leagues and the National Technical Directorate, with evaluation gatherings organized throughout the season, before participating in a national youth talent tournament alongside the under-15 national team.

New National Futsal Tournament for Under-20

As part of expanding the practice of futsal, the Federal Bureau approved the organization of a national tournament for the under-20 category, aimed at discovering new talents and developing their technical skills, which will help form a group of players capable of supporting the national team in the future.

The federation president also announced a new initiative to support women's football by contributing to the costs of training women's youth categories and providing financial support for organizing competitions and covering refereeing expenses, improving the conditions for playing the game and ensuring the continuity of the championships.

8 Clubs Banned from Registering New Players

Regarding professional clubs, the Federal Bureau expressed its dissatisfaction with the ongoing situation of some teams facing a ban on registering new players due to decisions issued by the relevant judicial bodies of the Algerian Football Federation and FIFA.

The list includes eight clubs: Moustakbel El-Rouisat, CR Belouizdad, CS Constantine, MC Oran, JS Saoura, US Biskra, CR Belouizdad from the second amateur division, and USM Bel Abbès in the inter-regional league.

The Federal Bureau emphasized the necessity for clubs to adhere to their contractual obligations, settle outstanding financial issues, and implement decisions issued by the relevant authorities, confirming its intention to apply organizational measures and penalties against violating clubs.

Observations on Organizing the Professional League

After seven rounds of the Professional League 1 for the 2026-2027 season, the Federal Bureau deemed the competition's progress generally satisfactory but noted some shortcomings related to non-compliance with pre-match and post-match protocols, as well as the continued presence of unauthorized individuals on the sidelines.

The Bureau called on the Professional League to intensify awareness among clubs and ensure strict application of the laws, especially Article 26 of the Professional League Law, to guarantee better organization of matches and respect for security and discipline conditions.

Regarding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, the statement reported its use in 44 out of 50 matches held during the first seven rounds, achieving a coverage rate of 88 percent.

Algeria Cup National Stage Draw on December 17

The Federal Bureau approved the formation of the Algeria Cup Committee and set Thursday, December 17, at 5 PM, as the date for the national stage draw.

The regional football league of Algeria also announced the draw for the final regional round will take place on Wednesday, October 28, at the league headquarters starting at 2 PM.

National Team Dates and Financial Review of Clubs

Regarding the senior national team, the Federal Bureau renewed its confidence in the technical staff led by Ibrahim Hamdani, confirming the provision of necessary conditions to continue the journey in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The "Greens" will face Togo on November 14 at the Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou, before heading to Lomé to meet them again on November 17.

The federation also announced a program of bilateral meetings organized by the National Management Control Committee with professional clubs during November to study their financial, accounting situations, budgets, and commitments for the years 2025 and 2026, as part of enhancing transparency and improving financial governance.

Agreement to Utilize Salem Mebrouki Stadium in Rouiba

Regarding infrastructure, the FAF announced the signing of an agreement with the municipal council of Rouiba to utilize Salem Mebrouki Stadium, aimed at enhancing the capacity to host national youth teams and women's teams and improving preparation and training conditions.

The statement also revealed the launch of the first operation to distribute 17,000 footballs to 1,185 educational institutions across the country, as part of the "FIFA Football for Schools" program, in addition to FIFA's approval to establish three new stadiums within educational institutions.

Women's National Team and Preparation for the 2028 Olympics Qualifiers

The Federal Bureau of the Algerian Football Federation renewed its interest in women's football following the historic achievement of the national senior team qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil after finishing third in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.

The women's team is preparing to compete in the qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, having achieved significant victories against the Central African Republic, winning 7-0 and 8-0 in their last two encounters.

The Federal Bureau also emphasized the importance of continuing to support young female coaches and enhancing the organization of women's competitions, with the necessary support allocated for officiating in this category.