SIGNED: African giants 'make U-turn' on AFCON boss, confirm new coach
One of Africa's biggest teams has officially confirmed its new coach, reportedly making a U-turn on a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations boss who had been linked with the job.
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has announced its decision to appoint Vladimir Petkovic as the side's new manager, filling the vacant role previously occupied by Djamel Belmadi.
Read: TRAGIC: 19yo Europe-based African footballer dies, cause unknown
#??????????? ???????? ???? ????? ????? ??? ????? ????? ?? ?????? ??????? ???????? ????????? ??????? ??? ??????? ?????? ????? ???? ?????.?????? ?????? ?????? ???? ??? ????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???? ????? ??? ???????.#CommuniquéLa FAF annonce la finalisation de l’accord… pic.twitter.com/c69lgpog1W
"The Algerian Football Federation reaches a final agreement with Bosnian coach Vladimir Petkovic to supervise the senior national football team," FAF said in a statement.
It added that the freshly-appointed boss will arrive in Algeria next Sunday and will hold a press conference the very next day.
His appointment comes after the role was reportedly offered to Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro, who was said to have sent the Greens a written acceptance to take up the position.
It was also claimed at the time, however, that the man who took Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was not the association's preferred candidate for the role, with Petkovic believed to have always been top of FAF's list of candidates.
The former Switzerland manager will now be tasked with trying to get Algeria back to their previous heights.
Stand A Chance To Win A Marriott Bonvoy x Orlando Pirates VIP Derby Experience!
The Fennec Foxes became African champions for the second time when they won AFCON 2019.
Read on snl24.com
