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JS Kabylie, one of Algeria’s most storied football clubs, finds itself mired in turmoil both on and off the pitch. With mounting debts, internal controversies, and a decline in on-field performance, the club’s future hangs in the balance.
Sitting in seventh place in the Algerian first division standings—mirroring last season’s disappointing finish—the club’s struggles have been compounded by a reported debt of 300 billion centimes (approximately €21.2 million).
Despite the management takeover by ATM Mobilis, Algeria’s state-owned telecom giant, significant progress appears elusive.
Mounting Debts and Leadership Challenges
Under Mobilis, JS Kabylie remains plagued by financial instability. According to sources quoted by Fennec Football, Mobilis has been cautious about making payments, demanding a thorough counter-audit in line with public company regulations.
Meanwhile, discrepancies in the financial records under former president Achour Cheloul, including a lack of proof for substantial expenditures, remain unresolved.
Mobilis, which aims to acquire full ownership of the club, insists on building a structured and ambitious future for JS Kabylie.
However, the weight of unresolved financial issues continues to loom large, threatening to derail these plans.
Locker Room Controversy and Resignation Scandal
Adding to the financial woes, JS Kabylie has also been hit by internal discord.
Following the appointment of Karim Chemoune as the club’s physical trainer, his predecessor, Kamel Boudjenane, took to social media to expose unprofessional conduct within the squad.
“Players train for an hour and a half a day but spend over 22 hours without proper recovery sessions or quality sleep,” Boudjenane revealed, criticizing the players’ lack of discipline.
“How can a professional player prefer to stay up at night rather than rest?”
The controversy deepened when Boudjenane disclosed the distressing reason behind his resignation in October.
During a 3-0 victory over Paradou, he faced insults directed at his late mother, an incident he described as unprecedented in his 20-year career.
“This is the first time my mother has been insulted. It pushed me to leave the club,” he said.
A Legacy at Risk
As JS Kabylie grapples with financial instability and internal turmoil, its ambitions for reclaiming past glory in Algerian football seem increasingly distant.
The club, boasting 14 domestic championships, is at a critical juncture.
With unresolved debts, unprofessional conduct, and strained management, questions linger over whether it can overcome these challenges and rebuild its reputation.
Mobilis’ promised reforms and efforts to restore stability could provide a lifeline, but the road ahead remains fraught with uncertainty for the once-mighty JS Kabylie.
Entraînement du jour 🏃♂️
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— JS Kabylie (@jsk_tweet) November 27, 2024
