Algerian football club MO Béjaïa has been relegated to Ligue 2 after just one season in the top division, Ligue 1. The club's relegation has come as a disappointment to its thousands of supporters. According to Akli Adrar, president of the club's management council, several factors contributed to the team's poor performance. The club's failure to attract top talent during the off-season and instability within the technical staff were major issues.
Akli Adrar cited the club's poor recruitment during the off-season as a major factor in its relegation. He stated that the players brought in were of average quality and did not have the skills required to compete in Ligue 1. Adrar also criticized the departure of coach Alain Michel after just six matches, which he believed was a mistake. The arrival of coach Madoui did not improve the team's fortunes and may have even made things worse.
Adrar also expressed disappointment with the passivity of some of the club's shareholders and the behavior of certain supporters. He condemned the shareholders for not providing sufficient support and for allowing poor decisions to be made. Adrar also criticized some supporters for putting pressure on the club's management, which led to poor decision-making.
The club's financial situation was also discussed by Adrar, who revealed that MO Béjaïa had spent around 50 billion centimes during the season. This included 13 billion centimes to pay off previous debts and 2.7 billion centimes to purchase a new headquarters. The club still needs around 8 billion centimes to pay player salaries and 6 billion centimes to settle another debt.
Adrar emphasized that the club's future depends on the reaction of its shareholders and supporters. He called for the shareholders to unite and work together to help the team regain promotion to Ligue 1 next season. Adrar also urged supporters to organize themselves and provide support to the club.
Adrar responded to calls for the departure of all shareholders, stating that he would be willing to leave if it would benefit the club. However, he emphasized that he would not tolerate personal attacks or insults to his family. Adrar appealed to supporters to work together to help the club recover and return to Ligue 1.
The club's management council will hold an extraordinary general assembly to discuss the team's future and potential solutions. Adrar's comments highlight the challenges facing MO Béjaïa as it seeks to recover from a difficult season and return to the top division.
Key points
- MO Béjaïa's relegation to Ligue 2 was caused by a combination of poor recruitment, instability within the technical staff, and passivity from some shareholders.
- The club's financial situation is precarious, with debts of around 14 billion centimes.
- Adrar has called for shareholders and supporters to unite and work together to help the team regain promotion to Ligue 1 next season.
