Yacine Brahimi doubtful for Al-Hilal clash after injury
Yacine Brahimi is a major doubt for Al-Gharafa’s Asian Champions League meeting with Al-Hilal after suffering a foot injury in his side’s previous...
Ismael Bennacer joins Al Gharafa after leaving AC Milan
Al Gharafa have officially signed Algeria international Ismael Bennacer, ending the midfielder's spell as a free agent after his contract with AC...
Ismael Bennacer joins Al-Gharafa as Algeria midfielder begins new chapter
Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer has joined Qatar club Al-Gharafa after leaving AC Milan, bringing his decorated European career to the Stars...
Karim Benzema linked with Leverkusen move after leaving Al-Hilal
French-Algerian forward Karim Benzema, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. The rumour, dated 14...
Egyptian refereeing trio selected for North Africa Under-17 tournament
The Egyptian Football Association has selected a three-man refereeing team for the North Africa Under-17 tournament in Tunisia. Mahmoud Bassiouny,...
Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer joins Qatari club Al-Gharafa
Algeria international Ismaël Bennacer has joined Qatari club Al-Gharafa on a free transfer, with the announcement coming just 24 hours before their...
Algeria star Baghdad Bounedjah makes AFC Champions League history with Al Shamal
Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah wrote his name into the history of the AFC Champions League after scoring Al Shamal's first-ever goal in the...
Marseille prospect Elies Diallo chooses France after turning down Algeria U17 call-up
Elies Diallo, the 16-year-old Olympique de Marseille academy winger, has been selected by France for an upcoming U17 training camp and two friendly...
DONE DEAL: Former AC Milan midfielder Bennacer completes Qatar move
Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer has joined Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa after agreeing to terminate his contract with AC Milan by...
Bayer Leverkusen rule out move for former French-Algerian striker Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema's reported links with Bayer Leverkusen have suffered an immediate setback after the German club ruled out a move for the former...
Ismael Bennacer joins Qatar's Al Gharafa on a free transfer
Al Gharafa have signed Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer on a free transfer. The Qatar club have not disclosed the length of the contract for the...
Wijnaldum rescues Al-Ittihad with late equaliser in AFC Champions League Elite opener
Jorginho Wijnaldum scored his first goal for Al-Ittihad in stoppage time to prevent the Saudi side from suffering their first defeat of the season...
From the Al-Ittihad gateway: Bounedjah writes new history in the AFC Champions League
Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah, the striker of Qatar's Al Shamal, wrote a new chapter of history in the AFC Champions League Elite, at the expense of...
Al Gharafa sign Ismael Bennacer on free transfer before Al Hilal opener
Al Gharafa have announced the signing of Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer, just 24 hours before their AFC Champions League Elite campaign begins...
Before the Al-Hilal clash: Al-Gharafa announce the signing of Ismael Bennacer
Qatari club Al-Gharafa have decided to announce the signing of Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer, just 24 hours before the start of their AFC...
Kevin Guitoun: three reasons behind the Charleroi defender's standout start
Kevin Guitoun has emerged as one of the key figures in Sporting Charleroi's impressive opening to the Belgian season, with the Algeria...
Aouar returns as Al-Ittihad begin AFC Champions League Elite campaign
Algeria midfielder Houssem Aouar has returned to the Al-Ittihad starting line-up for their opening AFC Champions League Elite fixture against...
Awar returns to Al-Ittihad's line-up at the start of the Asia journey: an attacking surprise
Algeria's Houssem Aouar, the Al-Ittihad midfielder, returned to the team's line-up during the match against Al-Shamal of Qatar, at the start of his...
Lahlou Akhrib aiming to rediscover his confidence after pressure stalled his progress
Lahlou Akhrib has been named eighth in the #TalentsAlgeriens series, which profiles 25 young players to watch in the 2026/27 Algerian Ligue 1...
Algeria: Four contenders emerge to replace suspended Rafik Belghali
Brahim Hemdani will have to choose a replacement for Rafik Belghali when Algeria begin their next international campaign, with several right back...
Algeria: Brahim Hemdani set to name 30-man squad for new era
Brahim Hemdani is expected to select a 30-player Algeria squad for his first international camp, with several returning players and new faces set...
Zambia name 27-man squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria and Togo
George Lwandamina has confirmed Zambia's 27-man squad for the start of their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign. The Chipolopolo will...
Lwandamina names Chipolopolo squad: Chama, Mumba miss out
Captain Fashion Sakala will lead a 27-member Chipolopolo squad named by Coach George Lwandamina for Zambia’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of...
Kevin Guitoun wins Belgian league player of the month award
Kevin Guitoun has been named the Belgian league’s player of the month for August after helping Charleroi make a perfect start to the season. The...
Riyad Mahrez offered to Botafogo and São Paulo amid salary concerns
Riyad Mahrez has reportedly been offered to Brazilian clubs Botafogo and São Paulo, but the Algerian winger’s salary demands have prevented talks...
Gamphani Lungu returns to Zambia squad as Clatous Chama misses out
Orlando Pirates forward Gamphani Lungu has made a sensational return to the Zambia national team for the first time in two years, after being named...
Mohamed Belloumi shines for Hull City as Sergej Jakirović voices injury concern
Mohamed Bachir Belloumi scored twice as Hull City earned a 2-2 draw away to Chelsea, with manager Sergej Jakirović praising the Algerian forward...
Zambia name 27-man squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Algeria and Togo
Zambia have announced a 27-man squad for their opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Chipolopolo will...
Khalis Merah: Algeria's hopes boosted by talks between his father and Walid Sadi
Algeria's chances of securing the international allegiance of Lyon midfielder Khalis Merah appear to have improved after an exchange between his...
Ligue des champions CAF: JS Saoura exit as Cote d'Ivoire sends both clubs through
Algeria will have only one representative in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after JS Saoura were eliminated by Horoya on...
Yacine Brahimi casts doubt on Algeria return despite inclusion in expanded squad
Yacine Brahimi has played down the prospect of returning to the Algeria squad, saying it is no longer his ambition and that opportunities should...
Obinno Chisala earn Chipolopolo call up
Al Merriekh’s Obinno Chisala has been called for this month’s back to back African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria and Togo. Chisala is...
Adil Bourabaa making a major impact for Le Mans with four Ligue 1 contributions
Adil Bourabaa continued his impressive start to the season by scoring for Le Mans against Lens on Sunday. The 21-year-old Algeria international has...
Moslem Anatouf aims to revive his career with CS Constantine loan
Moslem Anatouf was once regarded as one of Algeria's brightest young forwards. Now, after injury, limited first-team football and uncertainty over...
After his absence against Al-Faisaly: Vicente reveals Aouar's situation ahead of the Al-Shamal match
Germany's Jens Wissing, head coach of Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia, has revealed the situation regarding his Algerian star Houssem Aouar and his...
Horoya 3-1 JS Saoura: Hosts claim convincing CAF Champions League victory
Horoya beat JS Saoura 3-1 in the latest round of the CAF Champions League, securing an important home victory in a match that saw the Guinean side...
CAF Champions League: MC Alger seal first-round progress with 5-0 win
MC Alger produced the biggest victory of the day in the CAF Champions League on Saturday, 12 September 2026, beating ASN Nigelec 5-0 to confirm...
CAF Champions League: MC Alger name starting XI for Nigelec clash
MC Alger have announced their starting line-up for Saturday's CAF Champions League first preliminary round second leg against Nigelec. The Algerian...
Siriman Konate puts MC Alger ahead against ASN Nigelec
MC Alger lead ASN Nigelec 1-0 at half-time in the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie on Saturday, 12 September...
MC Alger cruise past Nigelec to reach CAF Champions League second round
MC Alger secured their place in the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League with a convincing 5-0 victory over ASN Nigelec on Saturday,...
Khalis Merah moves closer to Algeria after key talks with father
Khalis Merah has moved a step closer to representing Algeria after the president of the Algerian Football Federation, Walid Sadi, held direct talks...
Yacine Brahimi ends Algeria comeback talk and backs younger players
Yacine Brahimi has indicated that he does not intend to return to the Algeria national team, bringing an end to speculation about a possible...
MC Alger v ASN Nigelec: Khaled Ben Yahia considers attacking change in CAF Champions League
MC Alger host ASN Nigelec on Saturday at 19:00 GMT in the second leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, with the tie...
Chelsea's ‘soft' problem is becoming impossible for Xabi Alonso's luxury attack to solve
Chelsea 2-2 Hull City: Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro scored for the hosts either side of a first-half brace by Algeria's Mohamed Belloumi
Yacine Brahimi ends Algeria comeback speculation under new coaching staff
Yacine Brahimi has ruled out a return to the Algeria national team, saying it is time for a younger generation to take their opportunity under new...
MC Alger aim to finish the job against ASN Nigelec in CAF Champions League
MC Alger host ASN Nigelec on Saturday, 12 September at 19:00 GMT in the second leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, with...
On video: Mohamed Belloumi silences everyone with a brace at Chelsea's home
Algeria's Mohamed Belloumi scored two consecutive goals to lead Hull City to a 2-1 lead over hosts Chelsea today, Saturday, at Stamford Bridge, in...
On video: Mohamed Belloumi silences all with a brace at Chelsea's home
Algeria's Mohamed Belloumi scored two goals in a row to lead Hull City to a 2-1 lead over hosts Chelsea today, Saturday, at Stamford Bridge, in a...
On video: Mohamed Belloumi imposes silence with a brace at Chelsea's home ground
Algeria's Mohamed Belloumi scored two goals in a row to lead Hull City to a 2-1 lead over hosts Chelsea today, Saturday, at Stamford Bridge, in a...
Rayan Aït-Nouri’s Manchester City role could change under Maresca
Rayan Aït-Nouri could be handed a more attacking role at Manchester City as Enzo Maresca considers using the Algeria international as a left...
Harry Maguire pays tribute to Riyad Mahrez after Leicester spell
Harry Maguire has named Riyad Mahrez in his best XI of players he has played alongside, despite sharing the Leicester City dressing room with the...
Man City's Ait-Nouri January plan revealed after Man United approach
Enzo Maresca is planning to keep Rayan Ait-Nouri at Man City in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.Ait-Nouri has a...
Algeria make approach for highly rated RC Lens teenager Mezian Mesloub
The Federation algerienne de football (FAF) has contacted the father of RC Lens prospect Mezian Mesloub about a possible future call-up for Algeria...
Nabil Neghiz Set to Become New Niger Head Coach
Nabil Neghiz is set to become the new head coach of Niger, with the Algerian expected to succeed Cheick Omar Diabaté as coach of the Mena. The...
Talents Algeriens: Imad Bouchagoura emerges as ES Setif's fearless young attacker
Imad Bouchagoura's quiet personality away from football contrasts sharply with the confidence he shows on the pitch, where the ES Setif forward has...
Hemdani poised to overhaul Algeria midfield with World Cup 2026 pair at risk
Brahim Hemdani is preparing to make significant changes in midfield with his first Algeria squad, and the new manager could leave out two players...
Niger appoint Algeria coach Nabil Neghiz as new national team boss
Nabil Neghiz is set to become the new coach of Niger, with the Algerian expected to be announced as the successor to Cheick Omar Diabaté. The Niger...
Al-Ahli say Matias Jaissle made decisions to release Riyad Mahrez and Franck Kessie
Al-Ahli have denied responsibility for the departures of Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie after the end of...
Algeria striker Baghdad Bounedjah sent off after tense end to Al-Wakrah match
Baghdad Bounedjah was sent off after the final whistle following a confrontation with referee Mohamed Al-Shammari during Al-Shamal’s match against...
Algeria coach Brahim Hemdani reportedly plans first senior call-up for Kouhili
Brahim Hemdani is reportedly considering a first senior Algeria call-up for Ben Ahmed Kouhili after being impressed by the striker during the...
Algeria midfielder Nabil Bentaleb returns to Lille training after Champions League scare
Nabil Bentaleb has returned to full training with Lille after being substituted at half-time during their Champions League defeat by Real Betis...
Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana AFCON clash gets all-Algerian officiating team
Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal has been appointed to officiate the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana...
Ibrahim Maza: Algeria's ‘Mazadona' earns first Ballon d'Or nomination
Ibrahim Maza, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen, has received his first Ballon d'Or nomination after being included among...
Abdelnour Soualhia in contention for Algeria debut under Brahim Hemdani
Brahim Hemdani could make Abdelnour Soualhia one of the surprise inclusions in his first Algeria squad, with the 25-year-old defender named in the...
Algeria plan special farewell for Riyad Mahrez and Aissa Mandi
Riyad Mahrez and Aissa Mandi could be given a ceremonial farewell by Algeria during the first international break of new manager Brahim Hemdani's...
Special tribute: Algeria prepare emotional farewell for Riyad Mahrez and Aïssa Mandi
FAF reportedly plans symbolic invitation for two 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winners Riyad Mahrez and Aïssa Mandi could receive a special farewell...
Maradona: how did Algeria's star put his name on the Ballon d'Or list?
Ibrahim Maza, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder at Germany's Bayer Leverkusen, is known in Algeria by the nickname "Mazadona", in reference to...
"Ask Yaisle": Al-Ahli distances itself from the departure of Mahrez and Kessie
Saudi club Al-Ahli have disclaimed responsibility for the decision to let two of their stars leave, Algeria's Riyad Mahrez and Ivory Coast's Franck...
By video: Immediate punishment for Baghdad Bounedjah after an offensive gesture to the referee
In a scene alien to the pitches of the Qatar Stars League, the final whistle in the match between Al-Shamal and Al-Wakrah turned into the start of...
Ramy Bensebaini fit again for Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund can call on Ramy Bensebaini again after the Algerian defender completed his recovery from a rib bruise. The 31-year-old has been...
Algeria legend Slimani opens up on bitter end toniternational career
Islam Slimani has revealed that his Algeria career ended on a bitter note after taking issue with the way former head coach Vladimir Petkovic...
Anis Hadj Moussa apologises to Feyenoord after Newcastle transfer collapses
Anis Hadj Moussa has apologised to Feyenoord's coaching staff and players after his proposed move to Newcastle failed to materialise, paving the...
Islam Slimani rejects retirement at 38 as former Algeria striker seeks final challenge
Islam Slimani has no plans to retire from professional football despite being without a club at the age of 38. The Algeria international became a...
TalentsAlgeriens: Issam Naim's next challenge is to lead ES Setif with the same authority
Issam Abdelhamid Naim has already shown he can command a defence and wear the captain's armband for Algeria U21. The next step for the 20-year-old...
Frosinone prepare contract talks with Fares Ghedjemis after Monaco interest
Frosinone are preparing to open discussions over Fares Ghedjemis' contract after president Maurizio Sterpi criticised the approach of European...
Algeria consider recalls for Bounedjah, Belaili and Brahimi under Hemdani
Brahim Hemdani could reopen the door to three experienced Algeria internationals after including Baghdad Bounedjah, Youcef Belaili and Yacine...
Islam Slimani criticises ‘disrespectful' end to Algeria career under Vladimir Petkovic
Islam Slimani says his international career with Algeria ended on a bitter note because of the way Vladimir Petkovic handled his omission from the...
Adel Boubina: Al-Diriyah will be the Saudi Pro League's ‘dark horse'
Al-Diriyah striker Adel Boubina says the team's disallowed third goal against Al-Fateh was “100%” valid after his side won 2-1 in the sixth round...
Dortmund unlikely to extend Ramy Bensebaini's contract after ongoing season
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly unlikely to extend the contracts of Algeria international Ramy Bensebaini and Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer...
Karim Benzema: Newcastle linked with move for former Ballon d'Or winner
French-Algerian striker Karim Benzema, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Newcastle in the Premier League. The 38-year-old...
Algeria goalkeeper Oussama Benbot could miss out as Brahim Hemdani prepares first squad
Brahim Hemdani is expected to make changes to Algeria's goalkeeping options when he names his first squad as senior national team manager, with...
Marseille Teen Kenzo Brignone Earns First Algeria U17 Call-Up
Olympique de Marseille defender Kenzo Brignone has received his first international call-up after being selected by Algeria Under-17 head coach...
Hadj Moussa penalty appeal sparks debate in Barcelona defeat
Anis Hadj Moussa was at the centre of a controversial moment as Feyenoord appealed for a penalty during their Champions League match away to...
"A highly controversial incident": did Haj Moussa deserve a penalty against Barcelona?
Algeria's Anis Hadj Moussa, the Feyenoord player, was at the centre of a controversial incident during his side's match away to Barcelona on...
Algeria call up Marseille teenager Kenzo Brignone for Under-17 World Cup build-up
Algeria Under-17 head coach Amine Ghimouz has called up Olympique de Marseille defender Kenzo Brignone for the squad's pre-World Cup training camp,...
Algeria defender Ramy Bensebaini returns to Borussia Dortmund team training after injury
Algeria international Ramy Bensebaini has returned to Borussia Dortmund team training after recovering from injury, providing a major boost for...
Salah Eddine Bouziani: USM Alger midfielder faces defining test in 2026-27
Salah Eddine Bouziani has reached a pivotal stage of his development after moving to USM Alger, with the 20-year-old now expected to turn his...
Five Algerian transfers reshaping ambitions across Europe and Saudi Arabia
The summer 2026 transfer window has highlighted the growing international appeal of Algerian footballers, with Jaouen Hadjam, Mohamed Amine Amoura,...
Nabil Bentaleb suffers visual setback ahead of Algeria squad announcement
Nabil Bentaleb was forced off at half-time after suffering visual disturbances during Lille's Champions League meeting with Real Betis, raising...
Mehdi Maghzaoui: French-Algerian striker joins US Tataouine on free transfer
French-Algerian striker Mehdi Maghzaoui has joined US Tataouine from Stade Tunisien on a free transfer, signing a contract that runs until 30 June...