New Horizons: FAF President Walid Sadi Collaborates with Coach Djamel Belmadi to Elevate Algerian National Football Team
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BY: Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria – October 8, 2023 In a pivotal rendezvous that bodes well for the future of Algerian football, the President of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), Mr. Walid Sadi, held an extensive meeting with the national coach, Djamel Belmadi. This significant encounter, which took place on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, at the FAF headquarters, sets the stage for a new era of determination and ambition within the Algerian national football team.
With the meeting coinciding with the imminent national team training camp, scheduled during the FIFA date from October 9 to 17, 2023, it carried an air of anticipation and enthusiasm. It was also the first such meeting since Mr. Sadi’s election as the head of the FAF, underlining his commitment to usher in positive changes and elevate Algerian football to new heights.
In a press release issued by the FAF, it was revealed that Mr. Sadi and Coach Belmadi dedicated substantial time to discuss an array of topics related to the national team. The agenda encompassed not only the upcoming training camp but also the meticulous preparation required for the commencement of the World Cup qualifying campaign for FIFA 2026. Additionally, they deliberated on the strategic preparations for the forthcoming TotalEnergies CAN in Ivory Coast in 2023.
It is worth noting that President Sadi has explicitly stated that the national selection holds a position of utmost priority on the roadmap of his new federal team. He has vowed to assemble all necessary conditions to ensure the Algerian national team can thrive, deliver exceptional performances, and attain their objectives during the upcoming challenges on the international stage.