Algeria: a coaching position for Brahim Hemdani

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Algeria

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Algeria: a coaching position for Brahim Hemdani

The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has appointed Brahim Hemdani as the coach of the U20 national team. He replaces Razik Nedder, who resigned. Hemdani, a former defensive midfielder for Algeria A (2 caps), had been free since leaving Marignane in May 2025. He must qualify Algeria for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, with qualifiers starting in September.

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