By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-24 19:30:36
Algeria’s national football team made the decision to remove their coach, Djamel Belmadi, after experiencing a disappointing exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The team suffered a shocking loss to Mauritania in their final group game, which led to Belmadi’s tenure coming to an abrupt end. According to Algerian football federation president Walid Sadi, the decision to part ways with Belmadi was reached amicably after a discussion about the implications of the team’s elimination.
The dismissal of Belmadi came at a time when other teams, such as Ivory Coast and Ghana, also made coaching changes following their exits from the tournament. Despite winning their second AFCON title in Egypt in 2019, Algeria’s performance in the competition has been disappointing. In the last edition in Cameroon, the team was eliminated in the group stage with only one point and one goal scored. Similarly, in the current campaign, Algeria’s team drew their first two matches in Group D against Angola and Burkina Faso but ultimately failed to secure a spot in the knockout phase with a loss to Mauritania.
The decision to remove Belmadi reflects the high expectations and standards set for the Algerian national team. The team’s previous success in the tournament and their subsequent underwhelming performances have led to a reevaluation of the coaching staff. As they look to regroup and plan for future competitions, the Algerian football federation will likely begin the search for a new coach to lead the team.
Overall, Algeria’s disappointing exit from the Africa Cup of Nations has prompted significant changes within the team and raised questions about their future performance in international football competitions.
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