Algerian football chiefs name Hemdani to replace Petkovic as head coach
- The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Sunday the appointment of the former Marseille and Glasgow Rangers midfielder Brahim Hemdani as head coach.
- Issued on: 06/09/2026 - 10:46 3 min Reading time The 48-year-old takes over from Vladimir Petkovic who led the side to the last eight at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup where they lost in the last-32 to Switzerland.
- Former Algeria interntional defender Antha Yahia will be his assistant while Nacer Daineche and Nasredine Berarma join them as fitness coach and goalkeeping coach respectively.
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- The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Sunday the appointment of the former Marseille and Glasgow Rangers midfielder Brahim Hemdani as head coach.
- Issued on: 06/09/2026 - 10:46 3 min Reading time The 48-year-old takes over from Vladimir Petkovic who led the side to the last eight at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup where they lost in the last-32 to Switzerland.
- Former Algeria interntional defender Antha Yahia will be his assistant while Nacer Daineche and Nasredine Berarma join them as fitness coach and goalkeeping coach respectively.
Sources: RFI