Algerian international Youcef Attal, hailing from Mechtras, has brought immense joy to his hometown by bringing the Africa Cup to his community. The star of the Algerian national team, which won the championship in Cairo, Egypt, decided to bring the trophy to Mechtras on the first day of Eid al-Adha. The event was attended by local authorities, numerous guests, and a large number of national team supporters. Attal's gesture was met with gratitude, and a ceremony was organized in his honor at the local youth center.
The ceremony took place on Sunday, with Attal arriving at 5 pm, accompanied by his father, Kader, and family members. The trophy was displayed for all to see, and the crowd was filled with admiration and happiness. Mechtras Mayor expressed his gratitude to Attal, stating that he had honored his locality and country by contributing to the African Cup win. The mayor also praised Attal's generosity in bringing the trophy to Mechtras.
Attal took the opportunity to express his feelings, stating that he had wanted to share the joy with his hometown and couldn't think of a better gift than bringing the trophy to Mechtras. When asked about his future with the national team, Attal emphasized the need for hard work to continue making the Algerian people proud. He also participated in a photo session with his fans, who were thrilled to meet him.
In another part of Tizi Ouzou, the village of Tighilt Mahmoud hosted a football tournament final on the eve of Eid al-Adha. The tournament, which was part of the celebrations, saw two teams, "Les Verts" and "Les Jaunes," compete for the championship. The match ended in a draw, and "Les Verts" won the title after a penalty shootout.
The tournament was followed by a grand gala, where renowned singers Akli D, Kamel Igman, and Zahia performed. The event was organized by the village committee and the cultural association "Tighilt Nagh." A mobile stage was set up in the village square, and the crowd was entertained by the singers' performances.
In Aït Abdelmoumène, a tournament final was held for junior teams on the eve of Eid al-Adha. The two finalist teams, from the same neighborhood, Taddert Oufella, played a derby match that ended in a draw. The second team, "Taddert Oufella," won the title after a penalty shootout.
The town of Agouni Gueghrane, Tizi N'Tléta, Ait Toudert, and Ouacif also witnessed acts of solidarity, as associations and individuals distributed aid to needy families to help them celebrate Eid al-Adha. These gestures reflect the spirit of generosity and solidarity that characterizes the Algerian community during festive occasions.
Key points
- Youcef Attal brings Africa Cup to hometown Mechtras
- Tighilt Mahmoud hosts football tournament final
- Solidarity actions take place in several towns across Tizi Ouzou province
