Algeria manager search hits snag as candidate turns down FAF offer
The Fédération Algérienne de Football (FAF) has hit a setback in its search for a new head coach of the Algeria men’s national football team, after one of the candidates approached for the role declined the federation’s proposal, according to AfricaSoccer.com.
The identity of the candidate and the precise terms of the offer have not been made public. The development leaves the FAF continuing to weigh options as it seeks a permanent figure to lead the Fennecs into a busy calendar of competitive fixtures.
A heavyweight post in African football
Algeria, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner and a long-standing heavyweight of the continent, has been working to fill the position since the departure of Djamel Belmadi, who guided the side to its 2019 AFCON title in Egypt and oversaw a period in which the team briefly topped the FIFA world rankings. That era featured standout contributions from players such as Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani, names still associated with the squad’s recent history.
What comes next
Whoever ultimately takes charge will inherit a group accustomed to competing at the top level of African football and to qualifying regularly for the World Cup. Expectations from supporters and officials in Algiers remain high, and the rejection reported by AfricaSoccer.com underscores how contested the role has become. The federation is expected to continue evaluating candidates as it works to restore stability on the touchline ahead of the next round of competitive matches.
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