Algeria Federation ignores Jose Peseiro, appoints Petkovic as head coach

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Out of Contract Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has lost out in the race to become the head coach of the desert foxes of Algeria.

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On Thursday, the Algeria Football Federation announced the appointment of Bosnian Vladimir Petkovic as head coach of the Desert Warriors.

Recall that  Jose Peseiro, was reportedly considered for the role.

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The North Africans have, however, settled for Petkovic.

Petkovic, according to information on the official website of the Algeria Football Federation, will arrive Algiers on Sunday to finalise his contract.

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The 60-year-old will be unveiled during a press conference next week Monday.

Algeria parted ways with former head coach, Djamel Belmadi, last month following the Desert Warriors early elimination from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.

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The two-time champions failed to make it beyond the group stage of the competition.

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