Algeria: Paradou AC and coach Billel Dziri part ways 

Paradou AC have confirmed the departure of head coach Billel Dziri and his technical staff, ending a brief but intense tenure.

The announcement came on Saturday afternoon through an official club statement, closing a chapter that began with optimism but quickly faltered under the weight of poor results.

Dziri, who took charge this summer, was tasked with revitalising the squad after a challenging period.

However, his efforts fell short of expectations as Paradou struggled from the outset of the new campaign.

In four league fixtures, the Algerian side collected just one point—a draw against ASO Chlef—while suffering three straight defeats to CR Belouizdad, USM Alger, and ES Ben Aknoun, the latter a 1-0 loss that ultimately sealed his fate.

In its statement, Paradou paid tribute to the former Algeria international, highlighting not only his professional qualities but also his character. It is with great regret that we announce the end of the adventure with Billel Dziri and his staff. Since his arrival, he has brought his experience, commitment, and professionalism to the service of our team. But beyond his qualities as a coach, he is above all the man we have discovered and admired: a person of integrity, respect, passion, and exceptional human values, the club said.

The separation, according to Paradou, was reached by mutual agreement and conducted in a spirit of respect. The statement added: We wish him every success in the rest of his career, with the certainty that he will be able to take on new challenges.

Dziri’s departure is another turning point in a managerial career that has already seen him navigate several difficult assignments.

While his time at Paradou was short-lived, his reputation for discipline and dedication remains intact, and he is expected to be considered for future roles both domestically and abroad.

For Paradou, however, the decision marks a critical juncture.

The team finds itself in a precarious position near the bottom of the standings, with just a single point separating them from last place.

The club must now urgently reorganise and appoint new leadership in an effort to stabilise results and avoid slipping further into crisis.

Dziri’s exit underscores the unforgiving nature of football management, where results often dictate tenure more than intent.

For Paradou, the focus now shifts to recovery, while Dziri begins the search for his next challenge in the dugout.