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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mehdi Zeffane wants to return to Algeria: Is the deal done!
Zeffane wants to come back and continue his career in Algeria. Mehdi Zeffane wants to return to Algeria: Is the deal done! The Algerian international's career has been in a state of flux for a long time and the player believes that a return to his hometown could put his career back on track. The 33-year-old Algerian international looks set to sign a new contract with CR Belouizdad to continue his career in Algeria. After his contract with Clermont Foot expired in Europe in the summer of 2023, the player was offered to several Middle Eastern clubs, but his long absence from the field and doubts about his fitness were the things that stood in the way of his signing with more than one club in the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf. New hope after rejection from Saudi club After facing multiple rejections from Gulf clubs, Algerian defender Mehdi Zeffane may finally secure his comeback with CR Belouizdad. Africafoot recently revealed that Al Fateh SC's manager José Gomes excluded Zeffane from their pre-season training camp in Spain, preferring players ready for immediate action in the 2025/26 season. Despite these setbacks, the 33-year-old remains determined to return to competitive football. Now, advanced talks with CR Belouizdad could see him strengthen their right flank with his experience. The former Rennes and Krylia Sovetov player boasts 19 caps for Algeria, including 3 assists. This move could be his chance to regain form, secure playing time, and potentially return to national team contention.
CAF
6 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
Bougherra names Algeria's final CHAN squad amid big-name inclusion
Published: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 Algeria coach Madjid Bougherra has finalised his 26-man squad for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) and key inclusions have boosted the Local Fennecs' push for continental glory. With CHAN 2024 set to kick off on 2 August in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Bougherra trimmed his preliminary list of 28 to 26 players, including some of the country's key players Aymen Mahious in the final squad. Mahious joins a strong attacking line-up that also features Meziane, Mechid, and young talents Akhrib and Kohili. In midfield, the presence of experienced players like Benkhemassa and Draoui offers tactical versatility, while the defence boasts a familiar spine from top clubs such as USM Algiers and MC Algiers. The squad released by Algeria coach is seen as extremely strong even though it excludes midfielder Abderaouf Benguit and striker Redouane Berkane—two players seen as potential starters. Benguit, of CR Belouizdad, is believed to have missed out due to injury, while Berkane, who impressed with 10 domestic goals last season, is in advanced talks to join Belgian top-flight club Zulte Waregem, making him ineligible for the local-only tournament. Bougherra's final squad reflects a balance of domestic experience and rising talent, but the loss of Berkane, in particular, limits attacking options. The JS Kabylie forward was tipped to be a breakout star of the tournament before his impending European move ruled him out. The Desert Foxes A', runners-up in the last edition hosted on home soil, will now aim to go one better. Algeria have been drawn in a competitive Group C alongside South Africa, Uganda, Guinea, and Niger. Algeria begin their CHAN campaign against Uganda and are determined to shed the runner-up tag this time. Algeria Final Squad for CHAN 2024: Goalkeepers:Zakaria Bouhalfaya (CS Constantine)Tarek Bousseder (ES Sétif) Abderrahmane Medjadel (ASO Chlef) Defenders:Saadi Radouani (USM Algiers)Adam Alilet (USM Algiers)Ilyes Cheti (USM Algiers)Réda Hlaimia (MC Algiers)Ayoub Ghezala (MC Algiers)Abderrahmane Bekkour (CR Belouizdad)Naoufel Khacef (CR Belouizdad)Fares Nechat Djabri (JS Kabylie) Achref Abada (ASO Chlef) Midfielders:Akram Bouras (MC Algiers)Mohamed Benkhemassa (MC Algiers)Zakaria Draoui (MC Algiers)Bilal Boukerchaoui (CR Belouizdad)Messala Merbah (CS Constantine) Mehdi Boudjemaa (JS Kabylie) Forwards:Abderrahmane Meziane (CR Belouizdad)Aymen Mahious (CR Belouizdad)Mehdi Merghem (USM Algiers)Diaa Eddine Mechid (USM Algiers)Abdenour Belhocini (CS Constantine)Soufiane Bayazid (MC Algiers)Lahlou Akhrib (JS Kabylie) Ben Ahmed Kohili (Paradou AC)
The South African
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs contact Patrick Mayo over son's availability
Kaizer Chiefs have made a direct approach to former Bafana Bafana star Patrick Mayo, enquiring about the potential availability of his son, Khanyisa Mayo. The elder Mayo revealed that the club reached out to him recently, but he stressed that any potential move does not rest in his hands. Chiefs spoke to me about my son, Mayo Senior said. But the decision lies with the club in Algeria and with Khanyisa himself. Khanyisa's agent, Basia Michaels of QT Sports, swiftly addressed the speculation by reaffirming the striker's commitment to his current club, CR Belouizdad. She confirmed that the player remains under contract and has no intention of leaving the Algerian side at this time. 'Khanyisa currently has two years left on his contract with CRB. He is currently in Algeria. He arrived on Sunday and they started training yesterday (Monday),' Michaels said. 'I have had no communication with Chiefs about Khanyisa. The only communication I had with Chiefs is communications of the past.' Michaels went on to clarify that there have been no transfer talks or offers regarding the former Cape Town City forward. 'At this present moment, this is not a thing. Why? Because Khanyisa has a contract at CRB. He's got two years left and he's happy to stay there. He wants to continue that journey. I've received no offers for Khanyisa because he had just signed a deal a year ago.' Despite the agent's dismissal, Chiefs continue to search for firepower up front as the transfer window edges closer to its end. Khanyisa Mayo remains one of the names reportedly under consideration. But any real movement would depend on CR Belouizdad's stance and the player's own interest in a return to the Premiership. Should Mayo leave Algeria for Kaizer Chiefs? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
CAF
21-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Algeria call up Mahious, Meziane in star-studded provisional squad for CHAN
Algeria's home-based national team coach, Madjid Bougherra, has named a provisional 28-man squad as preparations begin in earnest for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The selected players—drawn exclusively from the domestic league—are set to report to the National Technical Centre in Sidi Moussa on Sunday, 20 July, for a pivotal training camp that will shape the final squad for the tournament in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The squad is headlined by CHAN 2022 top scorer Aymen Mahious and features a strong representation from Algerian league champions MC Alger and runners-up CR Belouizdad, with six players each. USM Alger follows with four call-ups, while JS Kabylie and CS Constantine contribute three players apiece. The rest of the squad is rounded out by representatives from ASO Chlef, ES Sétif, and Paradou AC. This preliminary list is expected to undergo minor adjustments based on player performances during the camp and upcoming friendly matches. Algeria will be based in Group C at CHAN 2024, one of the most competitive groups, facing off against Uganda, South Africa, Guinea, and Niger. القائمة المعنية بتربص المنتخب الوطني للاعبين المحليين استعدادًا لبطولة شان 2024. القائمة أولية وقد تطرأ عليها تغييرات قبل إرسال القائمة النهائية إلى الكونفدرالية الإفريقية لكرة القدم، يوم 22 جويلية 2025 #LesVerts | #123VivaLAlgérie🇩🇿 — Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) July 19, 2025 As part of their build-up, the Desert Foxes A' will play two high-profile friendlies —offering a final opportunity for players to stake their claim before the continental showdown begins on August 2. Bougherra, who guided Algeria to the final of CHAN 2022 before losing on penalties to Senegal, is determined to go one better this time. With tactical preparations set to intensify, competition for places in the final squad promises to be fierce. But for now, this group of 28 forms the backbone of Algeria's quest for CHAN glory. Full List of Algeria's Provisional CHAN 2024 Squad Goalkeepers: Zakaria Bouhalfaya (CS Constantine) Tarek Bousseder (ES Sétif) Abderrahmane Medjadel (ASO Chlef) Defenders: Saadi Radouani (USM Alger) Réda Hlaimia (MC Alger) Fares Nechat Djabri (JS Kabylie) Ayoub Ghezala (MC Alger) Adam Alilet (USM Alger) Achref Abada (ASO Chlef) Abderrahmane Bekkour (CR Belouizdad) Naoufel Khacef (CR Belouizdad) Ilyes Cheti (USM Alger) Midfielders: Akram Bouras (MC Algiers) Mohamed Benkhemassa (MC Algiers) Abdelraouf Benguit (CR Belouizdad) Mehdi Boudjemaa (JS Kabylie) Bilal Boukerchaoui (CR Belouizdad) Zakaria Draoui (MC Algiers) Messala Merbah (CS Constantine) Attackers:
The South African
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
'Yes, Kaizer Chiefs called me regarding my son'
Kaizer Chiefs legend Patrick Mayo has revealed that his former club reached out to him about the possibility of his son, Khanyiso Mayo, joining the team. The 26-year-old forward was heavily linked to Amakhosi last season, but the Algerian side CR Belouizdad managed to secure the signing of the Bafana Bafana striker. In an exclusive interview with Kick-Off , Mayo Sr. shared that he had a conversation with Kaizer Chiefs regarding his son. 'Yes, Kaizer Chiefs called me last week to find out if I would give Khanyisa my blessing to join the club,' said the former Bucks Bucks star. 'It is Khanyisa who will decide whether he wants to join them. 'I told Chiefs I would be happy to see Khanyisa at the club because that would be a historic moment. He would be following in his father's footsteps, and that would make me a proud father. 'But I did make it clear to Chiefs that if they are genuinely interested, they should speak to his current club and buy him, as his contract runs until the end of the 2026/27 season,' he said. Mayo said if Amakhosi succeeded in signing Khanyiso, he should be given the number 21 jersey. 'I told Chiefs that they should assign him my jersey number 21 when he arrives at the club, not jersey number 10. 'They informed me they would get back to me with an update, so I'm still waiting for a response from Chiefs,' said the former PSL defender/striker. Chiefs have signed Flavio Silva as the only striker and will no doubt need another forward if they are to compete for top honours. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
