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Algeria part ways with coach Vladimir Petkovic after World Cup exit
Algeria have ended their association with coach Vladimir Petkovic by mutual agreement, despite extending the Bosnian’s contract until 2028 before the World Cup. The Algerian Football Federation announced the decision on Monday,…
The Story in Brief
Algeria have ended their association with coach Vladimir Petkovic by mutual agreement, despite extending the Bosnian’s contract until 2028 before the World Cup. The Algerian Football Federation announced the decision on Monday, according to The Hindu.
Petkovic, 62, took charge in February 2024. Algeria reached the World Cup round of 32 in North America as one of the best eight third-placed teams, then lost 2-0 to Switzerland. The team’s next assignment is qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, beginning in September. Algeria are in Group I with Zambia, Togo and Burundi.
The Indian Opinion
The quick exit may invite claims that Algeria’s World Cup campaign was a failure, while others may blame the federation for abandoning a coach who had just received an extension. Neither view tells the full story. Algeria did reach the knockout stage, but the federation has chosen a change before a new qualifying campaign. The practical test will be whether the next coach can move the team beyond the round of 32 and start Group I strongly in September.
Source: thehindu.com
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