The Algerian National Amateur Football League (LNFA) has issued a firm directive to 30 of its 32 second-division clubs, requiring them to settle outstanding financial obligations by 31 December to avoid severe penalties.
The announcement was made in an official statement on the league’s website.
In its statement, the league said, “In accordance with the circulars issued by the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) in September and November 2024, the LNFA reminds all indebted clubs that 31 December 2024 is the final deadline to clear all debts.
Failure to comply will result in the deduction of one point from the standings of the defaulting clubs.”
Two clubs, Mouloudia Batna from the Central-East group and Oran Association from the Central-West group, are the only teams in compliance with financial regulations and thus exempt from the warning.
The financial issues cited primarily involve fines imposed by the league’s disciplinary committee up to 30 November 2024.
These fines were part of a protocol agreed upon last season between the clubs and the Algerian Football Federation, underscoring an ongoing challenge in managing financial discipline within the league.
According to the LNFA, Ghali Camp holds the highest amount of debt related to fines, totaling 1,530,100 Algerian dinars.
They are followed by Shabab Bordj Manayel with debts amounting to 980,000 dinars and Raed Al-Qubba with 960,000 dinars.
In terms of broader debts documented in last season’s financial protocol, Hilal Chelghoum Laïd emerges as the most burdened, with liabilities reaching 7,595,000 dinars.
The LNFA’s warning highlights persistent financial struggles within Algeria’s second-division football clubs, reflecting deeper issues of financial management and sustainability.
As the deadline approaches, clubs face mounting pressure to comply, with potential point deductions threatening their competitive standings in an already challenging league environment.
