USM El Harrach announced the appointment of Cherif Hadjar as head coach on Monday, 26 October 2026. The Algeria-based football club confirmed the arrival of the new manager to lead the technical staff. This official announcement, released on Monday, October 26, 2026, marks a significant shift in the club's leadership strategy. Hadjar joins the team following his previous roles at various clubs, including ES Mostaganem, USM Khenchela, MC El Bayadh, Mustakbal Rouissat, RC Kouba, and US Chaouia. Club official Rachid Tarai oversaw the finalization of the deal. Management expects the new head coach to begin his duties immediately to prepare for upcoming fixtures. The appointment serves as part of the organizational adjustments for the current season.
Coaching Change at Harrach
Management terminated the contract of coach Rachid Tarai prior to the hiring of Cherif Hadjar. The club previously terminated the contract of coach Rachid Tarai due to a lack of wins in three consecutive matches. Club leadership cited a lack of wins in three consecutive matches as the primary reason for the departure. USM El Harrach currently holds fifth place in the second division, Center-West group. USM El Harrach is currently in fifth place in the second division, 'Center-West' group. The team remains focused on improving this standing under the direction of the new technical staff.
Hadjar's Extensive Coaching History
Cherif Hadjar brings a high volume of experience to USM El Harrach, having managed seven different teams over the last two years. Cherif Hadjar has managed seven different teams in the last two years. His recent career trajectory includes stints at MC El Bayadh, US Chaouia, RC Kouba, Mustakbal Rouissat, USM Khenchela, and ES Mostaganem. Hadjar's previous coaching roles include: MC El Bayadh, US Chaouia, RC Kouba, Mustakbal Rouissat, USM Khenchela, and ES Mostaganem. These roles have established his presence across various tiers of the Algerian football system.
His most recent tenure concluded with a dismissal from US Chaouia. Hadjar was recently dismissed from US Chaouia, which sits in tenth place in the second division, 'Center-East' group. That club currently occupies tenth place in the second division, Center-East group. The transition to USM El Harrach marks his latest effort to stabilize a technical staff following his departure from the Center-East side. The club management is looking toward this appointment to provide consistency as the season progresses through its scheduled fixtures, relying on the extensive background Hadjar has developed while working across these various clubs in the Algerian league structure.
