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BackThe Algerian Federation appoints Ibrahim Hamdani as technical director of the “Desert Warriors” team.
The Algerian Federation appoints Ibrahim Hamdani as technical director of the “Desert Warriors” team.
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The Algerian Federation appoints Ibrahim Hamdani as technical director of the “Desert Warriors” team.

Ibrahim HamdaniAlgerian national teamWorld Cup 2026

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The Algerian Football Federation announced the appointment of Ibrahim Hamdani as technical director of the Algerian national team, with an assistant staff that includes Antar Yahia, Nacer Daynash and Nasredine Bararma, a month after the departure of Vladimir Petkovic following the team’s exit from the 2026 World Cup.

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Vladimir Petkovic left the position of coach of the Algerian national team after the team was eliminated in the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, creating a vacancy in the technical position.

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The Algerian Football Federation announced, on Saturday, the appointment of Ibrahim Hamdani as coach of the “Desert Warriors” national team.

Hamdani’s assistant staff included: Antar Yahya (assistant coach), Nasser Daynash (physical attendant), and Nasr al-Din Bararma (goalkeeper coach).

The Algerian Federation said that it wishes “full success” to Ibrahim Hamdani and his supporting staff, stressing its support for the new technical staff.

Hamdani’s assignment to technical duties came nearly a month after the departure of coach Vladimir Petkovic, who left his position following the exit in the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup.

During his career as a player, Ibrahim Hamdani wore the shirts of Olympique Marseille and Strasbourg in France and Rangers in Scotland, and represented his country in some international matches.

As a coach, Hamdani (48 years old) led the Algerian under-21 team to win the gold medal in the 2026 Mediterranean Games.

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  • Ibrahim Hamdani will lead the Algerian national team in the upcoming matches in preparation for the 2030 World Cup qualifiers

    Likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • What are the specific goals that the Federation has set for the new technical staff?
  • Will Hamdani continue to work with the Sunni groups or focus on the first team only?
  • What are the players' reactions to the technical change?

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Ibrahim Hamdani
PeopleAntar YahyaNasser DainashNasr al-Din Bararma
OrganizationsAlgerian Football Federation
PlacesAlgeriaFranceScotland
TopicsAlgerian national teamWorld Cup 2026Vladimir PetkovicUnder-21 national teamGold Medal
This article was originally published by CNN بالعربية.

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