The Fennecs will have to wait a little more … Monday evening, Algeria had to be satisfied with a draw against Guinea (0-0), as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Unable to find the fault, the men of Vladimir Petkovic still remain well hung in the first place of the G group, with five points ahead of Uganda and Mozambique.
The Riyad Mahrez band has not yet validated its ticket for the next World Cup, but keeps its destiny in its hands. Indeed, Algerians need to win at least one of their last two matches in these qualifiers, against Somalia (October 6) or against Uganda (October 13).
Despite everything, this draw against Guinea unleashed passions. And it is the coach Vladimir Petkovic who takes the most. The daily Le Soir d'Algérie has chosen to put the Swiss technician forward in its front page this Tuesday morning, with an unequivocal title: “ It's a draw ».
Petkovic on an ejectable seat?
“” Tactical bankruptcy, technical weakness Adds the Algerian media on Vladimir Petkovic, who succeeded Djamel Belmadi in February 2024. It is not so much the result which is criticized for the former coach of Bordeaux, but the way. His team is struggling to be attractive in the game. What seriously annoy the Algerian people, who do not hesitate to express their dissatisfaction.
The famous journalist Hafid Derradji goes further. “”
Whoever does not give the required performance must leave, whether player or coach! »»did it. Petkovic is warned …
