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The FAF president also announced the launch of a national program to develop youth categories starting January 2027, focusing on creating a national system to discover talent and forming four regional teams for under-15 players, aimed at identifying promising players and providing them with technical support and guidance within an organized training pathway.

The four teams will be distributed across the east, center, west, and great south regions, in coordination with the regional leagues and the National Technical Directorate, with evaluation gatherings to be held during the season, prior to participating in a national tournament for young talents alongside the under-15 national team.

New National Futsal Tournament for Under-20

As part of expanding the practice of futsal, the Federal Office approved the organization of a national tournament for the under-20 category, aimed at discovering new talents and developing their technical abilities, allowing for the formation of a pool 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 championships.

8 Clubs Banned from Registering New Players

Regarding professional clubs, the Federal Office expressed its dissatisfaction with the ongoing situation of several 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: Mouloudia El-Eulma, CR Belouizdad, CS Constantine, Mouloudia Oran, Chabab Belouizdad, US Biskra, USM Bel-Abbès from the second amateur division, and USM Khenchela in the inter-regional league.

The Federal Office emphasized the need for clubs to adhere to their contractual obligations, settle outstanding financial issues, and implement decisions issued by the relevant bodies, reaffirming its commitment to enforcing regulatory 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 Office considered the competition's progress generally satisfactory, but noted some shortcomings related to non-compliance with pre- and post-match protocols, as well as the continued presence of unauthorized individuals on the sidelines.

The office urged the Professional League to intensify awareness among clubs and ensure strict application of the laws, particularly Article 26 of the Professional League regulations, to guarantee better organization of matches and respect for security and discipline conditions.

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

Algeria Cup National Stage Draw on December 17

The Federal Office 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 had 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 Schedule and Financial Review of Clubs

Concerning the senior national team, the Federal Office renewed its confidence in the coaching 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 Lome to meet them again on November 17.

The federation also announced a program of bilateral meetings organized by the National Management Oversight Committee with professional clubs during November to review their financial and accounting situations, budgets, and commitments for the years 2025 and 2026, to enhance transparency and improve financial governance.

Agreement to Utilize Salem Mabrouki Stadium in Rouiba

Regarding facilities, the FAF announced it has reached an agreement with the municipal council of Rouiba concerning the utilization of Salem Mabrouki 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 initiative 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 pitches within educational institutions.

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

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

The women's national team is preparing to compete in the qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, after achieving significant results against the Central African Republic, winning 7-0 and 8-0 in their last two matches.

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