Videos during matches in Algeria: the FAF imposes stricter restrictions on cameramen.
The days of pulling out your camera to capture moments of play and share them instantly are over. The Algerian Football Federation has recently tightened the rules regarding the work of press cameramen in stadiums. A directive numbered 84, dated November 2 and signed by the federation's secretary general, Nadir Bouzenad, establishes new conditions for accreditation and placement. The main message is clear: accreditation allows for taking photos, nothing more.
The FAF bans all unauthorized video recording
The fifth paragraph of the document is unequivocal. Accredited photographers are no longer allowed to record video footage of game phases, goals, or other moments of the match. The ban extends further: using, broadcasting, or sharing these images on media platforms or social networks is also prohibited, unless prior express permission is granted by the rights holder.
The federation justifies this tightening by the need to protect exclusive broadcasting rights. Behind this wording, one can easily discern the position of public television, which holds the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 professional matches. Any recording that does not comply with this framework is considered an infringement, which may lead to legal and disciplinary consequences.
The issue of broadcasting visual content without prior agreement is not limited to football. This tightening occurs in a context where the publication of images on digital platforms is subject to a strengthened legal framework in Algeria, with clear obligations for those who collect and disseminate such content.
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Accreditation reserved for established media
The directive also modifies the criteria for obtaining accreditation. To hope to work on the sidelines, photographers must be affiliated with a press organization recognized by the Ministry of Communication. Another requirement is to possess professional photographic equipment. Amateurs and makeshift social media accounts covering sports are thus excluded from reserved areas.
The text does not limit itself to restricting video use. It also organizes the physical presence of image professionals during matches. Specific locations are assigned to them, and access to the pitch is strictly prohibited. Sensitive areas remain inaccessible as well.
The same treatment applies to interviews. Interviews and statements must take place only in designated areas, thus ending impromptu interviews in hallways or immediate areas near the locker rooms. The stated goal is to avoid crowds and ensure the safety of match proceedings.
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