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FAF shortlist three candidates to coach Algeria

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FAF shortlist three candidates to coach Algeria

The National Technical Directorate of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has shortlisted three names for the job of Algeria head coach. The list was drawn up on Thursday at an extraordinary meeting at the National Technical Centre, according to information published in the article, which does not identify the candidates.

The National Technical Directorate of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has shortlisted three candidates for the job of Algeria head coach: Spaniards Félix Sánchez and Rafael Benítez, and Belgian Tom Saintfiet. The list was sent to Walid Sadi, president of the FAF, according to the AA news agency.

This selection is the final step before a decision is made on the successor to Vladimir Petković, former Algeria head coach. Félix Sánchez, one of the three Spanish candidates, had already been named as a possible choice to lead the Fennecs in discussions about Algeria’s future head coach. The extraordinary meeting was held at the National Technical Centre in Sidi Moussa.

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