The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has initiated a search to identify a successor for national team coach Vladimir Petković, establishing a strict set of evaluation criteria as media reports surface regarding potential candidates.
FAF Establishes Three Core Criteria for the National Selection
According to reports from Algerian media outlet TSA Algérie, the Algerian Football Federation has outlined three specific benchmarks to guide the selection process for the next technical director of the senior men’s national team.
These administrative parameters arrive amid widespread speculation across regional sports publications regarding who might take over the bench.
Evaluating the Reported Final Shortlist
Reports published by sports daily Competition indicate that the federation’s technical committee has narrowed its focus down to a three-man shortlist featuring Félix Sánchez, Hernán Benítez, and Hugo Saintfiet. Additional reporting from DZfoot highlights that the profile of former Qatar and Ecuador manager Félix Sánchez is gaining significant traction within federation circles.
Broader Context in Algerian Football
Notably, defender Mehdi Tahrat, a key member of the squad that secured the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2019, recently announced the formal conclusion of his professional playing career after stints with clubs including RC Angers, Paris FC, and RC Lens, as reported by RMC Sport.
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