former Algerian international Anthar Yahia set for key coaching role with Angers’ reserve side

Anthar Yahia is poised to take a significant step forward in his coaching journey as he prepares to assume control of Angers SCO’s reserve team, marking his most prominent role yet on the touchline.

The former Algerian international, remembered fondly for his iconic goal in Omdurman that sent Algeria to the 2010 World Cup, has steadily built his post-playing career within football’s technical and administrative corridors.

At 43, Yahia is now preparing to transition fully onto the pitch as a head coach.

Following spells as manager at Orléans and sporting director at USM Alger, Yahia also served as technical director at Spartak Moscow’s academy and was involved with the North African Football Union in a developmental capacity.

These roles cemented his reputation as a thoughtful footballing mind off the field, even as he kept a lower public profile.

In 2023, he earned his UEFA A coaching licence, formalising his ambition to move closer to hands-on coaching.

Since then, he has accumulated valuable experience as an assistant at Cholet and Angers, gradually learning the nuances of day-to-day coaching.

His recent work has involved guiding youth squads, which has helped him build a strong foundation in player development.

Now, according to journalist Samir Djabali, Yahia is set to be appointed head coach of Angers’ reserve team—a pivotal step in his managerial progression.

The role will see him take charge of a squad that bridges youth development and the senior team, offering a chance to influence the club’s footballing philosophy at a key level.

This promotion not only reflects Angers’ faith in Yahia’s coaching potential but could also have wider implications.

Should there be any changes in the senior coaching staff during the campaign, Yahia’s presence as reserve team manager positions him as a natural candidate to step up.

While the club has made no official statement on the matter, the decision is expected to be announced in the coming days.

For Yahia, the move is a clear indication of his commitment to a long-term coaching career and a possible pathway to top-flight management in the future.

Having transitioned smoothly from celebrated defender to tactician, Anthar Yahia now finds himself on the verge of a new chapter—this time, with a whistle, a dugout, and a team of his own to lead.