Brahim Hemdani appointed Algeria head coach after Petkovic sacking

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·6 September 2026

Brahim Hemdani, 48, was appointed Algeria head coach on Saturday following the sacking of Vladimir Petkovic.

According to L'Équipe, the decision came as a surprise to many.

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He is joined by Anthar Yahia as assistant and Moussa Saïb as general manager.

Hemdani was born in Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine.

He faces a demanding assignment, one he could scarcely refuse given his atypical career.

Source: L'Équipe

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