Brahim Hemdani, new manager of Algeria: who is the new coach of the Fennecs?

 

It’s official: Brahim Hemdani is the new head coach of the Algeria national team.

The Algerian Football Federation announced his appointment on September 5, 2026. The former Algerian international takes the reins of the Fennecs to open a new chapter following the departure of Vladimir Petković.

And the new staff boasts a distinctly Algerian identity: Antar Yahia becomes assistant coach, while Moussa Saïb also joins the coaching staff. (APS)

🇩🇿 Who is Brahim Hemdani?

Brahim Hemdani is a former Algerian international and a player well known to Fennecs supporters.

He also wore the jersey of Olympique de Marseille, where he played as a midfielder.

After his playing career, Hemdani gradually turned to coaching.

His arrival at the head of the national team therefore represents a choice favoring an Algerian profile with knowledge of the national football environment.

🦊 A new staff surrounding the Fennecs

The appointment of Brahim Hemdani does not stand alone.

Former captain of the Greens Antar Yahia joins the staff as an assistant. Moussa Saïb is also part of the new coaching staff.

This choice brings a strong identity to the selection's new management team.

Antar Yahia remains, in particular, an iconic figure in Algeria's recent history and the generation that made a mark on Algerian supporters.

⚽ Why did the FAF choose Brahim Hemdani?

The FAF appears to have favored a profile with perfect knowledge of Algerian football.

After several years marked by various head coaches, the arrival of a former international can help create a special closeness with the players and the fans.

Hemdani will, however, have to prove himself quickly on the Fennecs' bench.

The next major deadline is already approaching with the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

🇩🇿 What are Algeria’s next matches?

The new coach will not have much time to prepare his team.

Algeria is set to face Zambia and then Burundi as part of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

These first encounters will allow supporters to discover the new coach's choices, his tactical system, and the players he wishes to build his team around.

👀 Which players could benefit from the new coach's arrival?

The appointment of a new coach often means a new hierarchy.

Some players might gain more playing time, while others will have to win over the new staff.

Supporters will be watching with particular interest the choices regarding the team's core players, young prospects, and talents of the new generation.

One of the major challenges will be finding the right balance between experience and youth.

🏆 A new chapter for the Fennecs

After the 2026 World Cup, the Algeria team is entering a new period.

Brahim Hemdani will have the responsibility of building a team capable of remaining competitive on the African stage and preparing for the next major international events.

With Antar Yahia and Moussa Saïb by his side, the new staff also possesses deep knowledge of the Fennecs' history and identity.

Algerian supporters are now waiting to see the new head coach's first choices.

🇩🇿 Wear the colors of the Fennecs

The arrival of a new coach marks a new page in the history of the national team.

And for fans, every new adventure of the Fennecs is an opportunity to proudly display Algeria's colors.

Discover our 2026 Algeria jersey collection and find our models inspired by the Fennecs.

You can also discover our selection of Algeria jerseys and gear.

🇩🇿 One, Two, Three… Viva Algeria!