The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced the postponement of the Algerian Cup quarterfinal match between JSM Béjaïa and Paradou AC, citing public order concerns. The match was scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the UMA stadium in Béjaïa. The decision was made on the eve of the match and was communicated to the teams through a late-night communiqué. This unexpected postponement has caught both teams off guard, forcing them to adjust their preparation plans.
The JSM Béjaïa and Paradou AC teams were already in their respective places of residence in the coastal town of Tichy, preparing for the match. The UMA stadium was also ready to host the encounter, which was eagerly anticipated by local supporters. The postponement has given both teams a chance to recover from injuries, but it has also disrupted their preparation and training schedules. The teams' technical staff will have to reassess their strategies and make necessary adjustments.
The chargé de la communication of JSM Béjaïa, M. Ziani, confirmed that the club was informed of the postponement around 11 pm on the previous night. He also mentioned that the team had not received any information about the postponement of their upcoming league match against ASO Chlef. According to Ziani, the match against ASO Chlef is still scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 5 pm at the UMA stadium.
The postponement of the JSM Béjaïa vs Paradou AC match is not the only change to the Algerian football schedule. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has also decided to postpone the match between MC Alger and MC Oran, which was scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the 5 July stadium in Algiers. The new dates for both matches have not been announced yet.
The JSM Béjaïa team is currently seventh in the league with 33 points, just four points behind ASO Chlef, who are third with 37 points. A win against ASO Chlef would be a significant boost to JSM Béjaïa's chances of moving up the table, with eight matches remaining in the season. The team will be looking to make the most of their opportunity and secure a crucial victory in front of their home supporters.
The Algerian Cup is a prestigious competition, and both JSM Béjaïa and Paradou AC will be eager to progress to the next round. The postponement of the match has given both teams a chance to regroup and reassess their strategies. However, it has also created uncertainty and disrupted the teams' momentum. The new date for the match will be announced in due course.
The reasons behind the postponement of the match are not entirely clear, but the FAF has cited public order concerns. The Algerian authorities have been taking measures to ensure the safety and security of football matches, and the postponement may be related to these efforts. The FAF will be working with the teams and the authorities to find a new date for the match.
Key points
- The Algerian Football Federation postponed the JSM Béjaïa vs Paradou AC quarterfinal match due to public order concerns.
- The postponement has disrupted the teams' preparation plans, but has also given them a chance to recover from injuries.
- The new dates for the postponed matches have not been announced yet.
