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Baghdad Bounedjah wrapped up his Qatari league campaign with a moment of class, setting up fellow Algerian Omar Rafik for the decisive goal in Al Shamal’s 1-0 win over Al Wakrah. Although Bounedjah will fall short of the top scorer title despite his impressive tally of 18 goals, the veteran forward has also stood out […]
Omar Rafik’s recent decision to withdraw from Algeria’s national team setup has ignited controversy in both his homeland and the Gulf region, as revelations surrounding his club future and potential Qatari naturalisation emerge. The 21-year-old winger, currently plying his trade with Al Shamal SC in Qatar, was named in the provisional squad by new Algeria […]
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković has downplayed the ongoing debate surrounding Omar Rafik’s decision to forgo representing the national team, wishing the player well but making it clear that his focus remains on those committed to the squad. During a press conference at the Sidi Moussa National Technical Center on Monday, Petković was asked about […]
