Speculations loom around the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) as calls for a comprehensive audit gather momentum, highlighting concerns of mismanagement and financial discrepancies dating back to 2017. The CHAN-2022 tournament, a recent focal point, has drawn attention to alleged irregularities that the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) is currently scrutinizing.
The IGF’s intervention, purportedly initiated at Dely Ibrahim, aims to assess the FAF’s financial status. While earlier audits under prior leadership, including Charaf-Eddine Amara and Djahid Zefizef, had delved into the Federation’s financial and accounting affairs, the ongoing audit under Walid Sadi’s tenure continues to unravel complexities.
Internal sources suggest that the CHAN-2022 dossier poses significant challenges for inspectors, notably due to a dearth of supporting documents and contracts.
This deficiency, particularly affecting payments to journalists, has impeded efforts to balance accounts and access state subsidies. Suppliers, particularly hoteliers, await overdue payments, while opaque contractual agreements have raised eyebrows.
Of particular concern is the alleged management practices of Rachid Oukali, a figure linked to the local organizing committee of CHAN-2022. Sources indicate Oukali’s preemptive contacts with involved parties, presumably to align narratives ahead of potential hearings.
Questions linger regarding his handling of operational facets, mirroring past criticisms during earlier sporting events.
The pending audit, aimed at unraveling these discrepancies, stands poised to shed light on the governance and fiscal handling within the Federation. Amidst mounting concerns and ongoing investigations, the integrity and transparency of sporting operations under the FAF’s purview remain under scrutiny.
The trajectory of these developments underscores the urgency for accountability and clarity within Algerian football governance, signaling a pivotal moment for the sport’s administrative oversight.
