Algeria turns to the man behind a historic achievement following Petkovic's departure
Brahim Hemdani has been appointed as the new head coach of the Algerian national football team following the departure of Vladimir Petkovic. Hemdani, known for his success with the under-21 squad, faces immediate pressure to prepare for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a significant shift in leadership for the Algerian national team as they attempt to recover from recent international tournament exits.
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The Algerian Football Federation announced today, Saturday, the appointment of Brahim Hemdani as the new head coach of the senior national team. He succeeds the Swiss Vladimir Petkovic, who left in the wake of Algeria's exit from the round of 32 of the last World Cup at the hands of Switzerland by a score of (2-0).
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