Khaled Ben Yahia wants to leave MC Alger despite Champions League qualification

MC Alger head coach Khaled Ben Yahia has informed the club’s management of his desire to leave, despite guiding the Algerian side to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

The Tunisian coach is reportedly unhappy with the behaviour of some supporters, with tensions between him and sections of the fanbase raising questions about his future at the club.

Ben Yahia’s decision comes after MC Alger secured qualification for the Champions League group stage on Sunday, 25 October, a significant achievement in the club’s continental campaign.

However, the success has been overshadowed by the growing uncertainty surrounding the coach’s position, with his relationship with supporters understood to have deteriorated.

The situation reportedly stems from the first-leg encounter against Nigeria’s Rangers International, when some MC Alger supporters allegedly attempted to force their way into the dressing room to attack the coach.

The incident is said to have left Ben Yahia deeply dissatisfied with the treatment he received from sections of the club’s fanbase.

Despite the team’s progress in continental competition, the coach is understood to be unwilling to continue under circumstances he considers unacceptable.

MC Alger’s management is expected to meet in the coming days to discuss the matter and determine the next course of action.

The meeting could prove crucial in deciding whether Ben Yahia remains in charge or the club begins preparations for a change in the technical leadership.

For now, no final decision has been announced, leaving the Algerian champions facing uncertainty at a time when their Champions League campaign is gathering momentum.

Ben Yahia’s potential departure would be a major development for MC Alger, who must now balance the achievement of reaching the group stage with the need to resolve the uncertainty surrounding their head coach.

The club’s response to the situation is likely to shape the immediate future of the Tunisian tactician and the team’s preparations for the next phase of the competition.