His international career with France came to an end when he, along with eleven other professional players, left France clandestinely for Tunisia. In Tunisia, an Algerian FLN team was formed during the years of the Algerian War of Independence, and Zitouni played a significant role, participating in around a hundred matches. Later, he appeared in the first selections of independent Algeria, concluding his playing career at RC Kouba.
Zitouni had a brief coaching career, working with several clubs in Algeria and Libya before settling in Nice, where he contributed to Air Algérie. His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Nice, at the eastern cemetery.
Playing career:
- Stade français (France)
- 1953-1954: AS Cannes (France)
- 1954-1958: AS Monaco (France)
- 1958-1962: FLN
- 1964-1967: RC Kouba Algeria (player-coach)
Prize list:
- French international in 1957 and 1958 (4 caps)
- Algerian international in 1963 and 1964 (7 caps)
- Finalist of the Algerian Cup in 1966 with RC Kouba
Mustapha Zitouni’s impact on the sport and his involvement in the Algerian War of Independence mark a significant chapter in football history. May he rest in peace.
