The Algerian Football Federation recently convened a meeting to discuss various issues affecting the country's football scene. One key topic was the evaluation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, which has been used in 44 out of 50 matches in the country's top league, with a coverage rate of 88%. The federation aims to continue improving the refereeing system through training and assessment.
The federation also announced plans to organize a promotion exam for referees on November 1, with participants from the Béchar and Ouargla leagues. This move is part of the federation's efforts to develop and improve the skills of Algerian referees. Additionally, the federation called on clubs, players, and technical teams to take responsibility and respect referees and the laws of the game.
Financial monitoring of clubs was another key topic discussed during the meeting. The National Committee for Financial Monitoring of Clubs will hold bilateral meetings with 16 professional clubs from November 8 to 15 to review their financial and accounting situations. The committee will examine the clubs' budgets for 2025 and 2026, as well as their financial documents and obligations.
The 16 clubs subject to financial monitoring include several prominent teams such as Chabab Belouizdad, Shabab Algiers, and MC Algiers. This move aims to prevent economic difficulties that may affect clubs and promote stability in Algerian professional football through closer monitoring of their financial management.
The Algerian Football Federation has also decided to launch a new national championship for futsal, specifically for players under 20 years old. This initiative aims to expand the base of players in this discipline, discover young talents, and provide them with greater opportunities for development.
The National Technical Directorate, led by Ali Mousser, presented a report on its training activities for September and October. The programs included training sessions for coaches, goalkeepers, and video analysts, as well as courses for women's football. The federation continues to invest in training and development programs to improve the skills of Algerian coaches and players.
The Algerian Football Federation's efforts to improve the country's football scene are multifaceted, focusing on refereeing, financial monitoring, competition organization, and training programs. The federation aims to promote stability and growth in Algerian football, with a focus on developing young players and improving the national team's performance.
Key points
- The Algerian Football Federation is reviewing the implementation of VAR in the country's top league.
- The federation is also monitoring the financial situation of 16 professional clubs.
- A new national championship for futsal players under 20 years old is being launched.
