Fromer SC Bastia coach Francois Ciccolini was the first to lose his job in Algeria this seasonWhile elite football in Algeria, much like the rest of the world, is coming to terms with operating during the global Covid-19 pandemic, coaches are still under as much pressure as ever. With most of the 20 teams in the Algerian top flight having played just seven matches this season, ten coaches have already been sacked or resigned. Last week, former Algeria international Bilel Dziri had to step down from his second stint as coach of CA Bordj Bou-Arreridj. Two of the most successful teams in Algeria, JS Kabylie and USM Alger, are both already onto their third coaches of the season after just seven league matches. With another 31 rounds left this season, the odds are that many more coaches are going to lose their jobs.

Source: BBC January 13, 2021 13:30 UTC