The players of Algerian football club JSM Béjaïa have announced their intention to boycott their upcoming match against WA Tlemcen due to unpaid salaries. The team, also known as the Vert et Rouge de la Soummam, had been preparing for the match with a mini-stage in the city of Aokas. However, in a press conference held at the club's headquarters, the players revealed that they are owed six months of salaries and threatened to boycott the match unless their demands are met.
The players expressed their frustration with the club's management, specifically targeting the president of the SSPA/JSMB, Abdelkrim Bouledjeloud. They accused him of failing to fulfill his promises to pay their salaries. Maamar Youcef, a player for the team, stated that the players have been waiting for months to receive their due and that Bouledjeloud is solely responsible for the situation.
The players' decision to boycott the match has put pressure on the club's management to find a solution. The direction of the JSMB is currently waiting for financial support from local authorities to pay off its debts. However, with the players' threat to boycott the match, the club's management must now seek alternative solutions to meet the players' demands.
The situation has also garnered support from the team's supporters, who had been reassured by the team's recent victory in the derby against MOB. The supporters now back the players' demands and hope that a resolution can be reached quickly. The team's struggles on the field, including their fight for survival in Ligue 2, add to the urgency of the situation.
The club's management, led by Bouledjeloud, is now under pressure to resolve the issue quickly. If a solution is not found, the club may face consequences, including the potential loss of points or even relegation. The players' threat to boycott the match and potentially the rest of the competition has raised concerns about the team's future.
The players' demands are centered around their unpaid salaries, which they claim are six months overdue. The team's management has not provided a clear explanation for the delay in payments, leading to frustration among the players. The situation has highlighted the challenges faced by Algerian football clubs in managing their finances and meeting the demands of their players.
The outcome of the situation remains uncertain, with the club's management racing against time to find a solution. The players' threat to boycott the match has added to the tension, and it remains to be seen whether a resolution can be reached before the match against WA Tlemcen. The supporters of the team are eagerly awaiting a positive outcome, hoping that the team can move forward and achieve success on the field.
Key points
- JSM Béjaïa players threaten to boycott match against WA Tlemcen due to unpaid salaries
- Club's management under pressure to find solution to players' demands
- Supporters back players' demands, hoping for quick resolution
