After the Renard and Xavi rumours: why is Algeria turning towards a local duo?
The Algerian national football team is struggling to appoint a new head coach following the departure of Vladimir Petkovic. With the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers approaching, the federation is considering a local coaching duo after failing to secure high-profile foreign candidates.
Why it matters
The instability in coaching leadership threatens the team's performance in upcoming international tournaments.
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A disappointing World Cup behind them, Algeria have yet to appoint a successor to the Bosnian coach Vladimir Petkovic. With no satisfactory solutions on the table and the next fixtures looming, they look likely to gamble on Ibrahim Hamdani alongside Antar Yahia.
Six of the ten African teams at the last World Cup decided to change their coaches, according to the French newspaper "L'Equipe" .
Five countries have already appointed new coaches ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scheduled for the end of this month. Algeria remain the only one yet to settle on a man.
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