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Algeria Turns to Spanish Coaches Post-Pektovic
The Algerian Football Federation officially ended the contract of national team coach Vladimir Petković after a tenure of 29 months, following the team's failure at the 2026 World Cup and its modest results. The decision came after considerable controversy and protests from the sports community, during which the coach's performance was evaluated and his appointment reviewed by a technical committee. An amicable agreement was reached to terminate the relationship. The federation is now leaning towards selecting a coach from the Spanish school, excluding Xavi Hernandez due to his financial demands, while focusing on supporting the staff with former local technicians to boost the fighting spirit and "Greetah." The national team faces significant challenges, including qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with an urgent need to renew its roster due to the approaching end of the careers of key players like Riyad Mahrez and Ismaël Mandi.
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