Algerian Football Federation to meet Saturday
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Algerian Football Federation's federal office will meet on Saturday.
- The agenda includes evaluating the national team's performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
- Discussions will also cover the upcoming season preparations and the women's national team's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The federal office of the Algerian Football Federation is scheduled to convene on Saturday under the chairmanship of Walid Sadi. This monthly meeting, conducted in accordance with the federation's statutes, will address several key points concerning the national football program.
A primary focus will be the evaluation of the national team's performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The team recently qualified for the second round but was eliminated by Switzerland with a 0-2 score in the round of 16. The meeting will include a review of the balance sheet presented by coach Vladimir Petkovic, as well as discussions on future prospects, including the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Decisions regarding the coach's tenure, whether he will continue or depart, will also be on the agenda. The federation will consider the team's upcoming challenges in the coming months and the necessary measures to ensure the national team's smooth operation.
Further topics for discussion include preparations for the new domestic season. Additionally, there will be an update on the program and schedule for national selections, starting with the women's national team's participation in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to be held in Morocco.
Originally published by El Watan in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.