Nadir Bouznad, Secretary General of the Algerian Football Federation, announced on 8 November that the contractual relationship with former national coach Vladimir Petković has been fully resolved. This settlement concludes the professional ties between the Algerian Football Federation and the coach. The resolution of this agreement marks a shift in the operational focus of the organization as it moves toward new infrastructure and development goals. This transition allows the federation to reallocate administrative resources toward long-term strategic planning for the national football program.
National Team Travel Plans
Algerian national team members maintain their competition schedule with a planned trip to Lomé, Togo, on 15 November 2026. This travel remains part of the broader administrative calendar managed by the Algerian Football Federation. The team is scheduled to travel to Lomé, Togo, on November 15, 2026, to fulfill its upcoming commitments. The federation is currently finalizing the logistical arrangements required for the squad to reach the destination for the scheduled fixture.
Referees operating under the federation receive consistent technical training to align with international standards. The Algerian Football Federation organizes at least 23 training courses annually for referees to improve technical efficiency. These sessions focus on the application of updated rules and match officiating consistency. By maintaining this frequency of instruction, the federation aims to ensure that all officiating staff remain proficient in the most recent developments of the sport’s regulations.
Regulatory oversight for these officials expanded following a specific legislative change. A disciplinary law for referees was ratified in 2025, which has led to disciplinary actions against some officials. This legal framework mandates accountability for officiating conduct during both domestic and regional matches. The implementation of this law serves to uphold the integrity of the competitions overseen by the federation.
Infrastructure expansion for youth and women’s programs remains a priority for the current leadership. The Algerian Football Federation has submitted an official request to the Rouiba municipality for the right to use and develop the local stadium for national youth and women's teams. Possession of this facility would allow the federation to establish a dedicated training base outside of the capital. Negotiations regarding the long-term usage rights of the Rouiba site are currently pending a formal response from municipal authorities. The federation views the acquisition of this specific site as a critical step in providing consistent, high-quality training environments for developing players. By securing this venue, the organization expects to facilitate more frequent training camps and developmental workshops for its national youth and women's programs throughout the year. The leadership continues to monitor the status of the request as it awaits the necessary municipal approvals to commence the planned facility upgrades and site improvements.
