MO Béjaïa coach Abdelkader Amrani is on the brink of making Algerian football history. As his team prepares to face RC Arbaâ in the Algerian Cup final this Saturday at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida, Amrani is chasing a rare personal milestone: a third Algerian Cup title with a third different club.
🏆 Amrani’s Algerian Cup Track Record:
1998 – Champion with WA Tlemcen
2005 – Champion with ASO Chlef
2025? – Could be champion with MO Béjaïa
“It would be very special to win it again,” Amrani told APS.
“The Algerian Cup has a unique flavor. It is not called the ‘popular event par excellence’ for nothing.”
🎯 The Coach’s Vision:
Amrani is not hiding his ambition. Despite already surpassing expectations both in the league (MOB are second with 39 points) and in the Cup run, he acknowledges the new pressure created by success:
“As appetite comes with eating, everyone at the club starts to dream. That adds pressure.”
⚠️ Warning Signs:
However, the coach also expressed concern over recent form:
4 losses in the last 5 matches – a sharp dip for a team eyeing silverware.
“It’s as if everyone thought we had reached the summit. But that’s not the case. It’s time to react.”
🧠 Motivation Before the Final:
Amrani is using the moment to refocus his team:
“After all the sacrifices made this season, it would be a huge waste to end it with nothing.”
🔍 Final Insight:
For Amrani, this final is more than just another match — it’s a chance to cement his legacy. And for MO Béjaïa, it’s an opportunity to win the Algerian Cup for the first time ever. Expect a tactically sharp, highly motivated side come Saturday.
