The future of Mouloudia de Béjaïa, an Algerian football club, is increasingly uncertain due to the hesitation of some shareholders to transfer their shares to the Club Sportif Amateur (CSA) and the lack of progress in the transition process. Despite some shareholders, including Boudiab, Ikhelf Mourad, Ikhlef Boubekeur, and Mohand Sadji, giving away 3,300 shares for free to the CSA, no other shareholder has come forward, exacerbating the situation.
The supporters of the club have organized a march scheduled for today at 5 pm, starting from the club's circle in Lekhmis and ending at the wilaya's headquarters. A delegation of supporters, known as the Crabes, will meet with local authorities to discuss the current state of the club. The supporters are demanding the immediate departure of all current shareholders and the installation of a new CSA bureau to manage the club's affairs until a new president is appointed.
The supporters are also calling for the involvement of local authorities, led by the wali of Béjaïa, to intervene and facilitate a smooth transition to prevent the club's potential collapse. They are seeking a radical change within the CSA, including the dissolution of the current bureau and the organization of a new general assembly to elect a new president and bureau, with greater supporter involvement.
The delay in resolving the club's leadership situation may significantly impact its preparation for the upcoming season, as most clubs will resume training in late June and have already begun recruiting new players. Meanwhile, Mouloudia de Béjaïa remains without a direction, which may lead to a substantial setback.
Several players are planning to file complaints with the Algerian Football Federation's Conciliation and Arbitration Committee (CRL) to claim their unpaid salaries, which date back four months. The club may face a significant exodus of players if the situation is not resolved soon, with some key players like Semahi, Naas, Herida, Boueldieb, and Bencherif being out of contract or having already left the club.
The supporters' protests and demands come as the club's situation continues to deteriorate, with the risk of missing the upcoming season's preparation and potentially facing administrative consequences. The intervention of local authorities and a swift resolution to the leadership crisis are crucial to preventing further damage and ensuring the club's survival.
The outcome of the supporters' march and meeting with local authorities remains uncertain, but it is clear that a decisive action is required to address the club's multifaceted crisis and prevent its potential downfall. The involvement of various stakeholders, including the CSA, local authorities, and the Algerian Football Federation, will be essential in finding a solution to the club's problems.
Key points
- Supporters of Mouloudia de Béjaïa demand the departure of current shareholders and installation of a new leadership.
- The club faces a significant delay in preparation for the upcoming season due to the leadership crisis.
- Players are planning to file complaints with the CRL to claim their unpaid salaries.
