MC Alger coach Khaled Ben Yahia faces uncertain future ahead of CAF Champions League group stage

The future of Tunisian coach Khaled Ben Yahia at Mouloudia Club of Algiers remains uncertain ahead of the club’s CAF Champions League group-stage campaign, with the Algerian side yet to reach an agreement with the tactician over his continued stay.

As per reports, uncertainty surrounds Ben Yahia’s position despite MC Alger’s recent positive results in domestic competition and their qualification for the group stage of Africa’s premier club tournament.

The coach expressed his desire to leave his position after guiding the club into the group stage, following growing criticism from supporters, analysts and football commentators over his performances since the beginning of the season.

However, the club’s management has yet to reach an agreement with the Tunisian tactician, leaving both his departure and continuation unresolved.

MC Alger’s hierarchy is reportedly hesitant to make a final decision, with the team preparing for an important period in their campaign. The coming days are expected to be crucial in determining whether Ben Yahia remains in charge or parts ways with the Algerian champions.

The uncertainty comes despite an encouraging start to the domestic league, where MC Alger have recorded three victories and one draw in their opening four matches.

The club also secured qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage after eliminating Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers, keeping their continental ambitions on course.

MC Alger have been drawn in Group B alongside Egyptian giants Zamalek, Tanzania’s Young Africans and Tunisia’s Club Africain, setting up a challenging campaign against established opponents from across the continent.

Ben Yahia’s side will begin their group-stage journey against Young Africans before welcoming Zamalek to Algeria in December, with the opening fixtures expected to be important in shaping their qualification prospects.

The prospect of entering such a demanding phase of the competition without clarity over the coaching position presents an additional challenge for the club’s management.

While MC Alger’s recent results have offered some encouragement, the reported tension between Ben Yahia and sections of the fanbase appears to have complicated discussions over his future.

The club’s management is expected to make a decision in the coming days as it seeks to resolve the situation before the team turns its full attention to the Champions League campaign.

For now, Ben Yahia’s position remains uncertain, with MC Alger facing an important decision over whether to retain the Tunisian coach or appoint a new technical director ahead of their continental assignments.