Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in North Africa. Algeria is bordered to the northeast by Tunisia; to the east by Libya; to the southeast by Niger; to the southwest by Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara; to the west by Morocco; and to the north by the Mediterranean Sea. It is considered part of the Maghreb region of North Africa. It has a semi-arid geography, with most of the population living in the fertile north and the Sahara dominating the geography of the south. Algeria covers an area of 2,381,741 square kilometres (919,595 sq mi), making it the world's tenth largest nation by area, and the largest nation in Africa, more than 200 times as large as the continent's smallest country, The Gambia. With a population of 44 million, Algeria is the tenth-most populous country in Africa, and the 32nd-most populous country in the world. The capital and largest city is Algiers, located in the far north on the Mediterranean coast.
Boumerdès is a province (wilaya) of northern Algeria, located in the Kabylia region, between Algiers and Tizi-Ouzou, with its capital at the coastal city of Boumerdès just east of Algiers.
The Algeria national football team represents Algeria in men's international football, and is governed by the Algerian Football Federation. The team plays their home matches at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers and Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran. Algeria joined FIFA on 1 January 1964, a year and a half after gaining independence. They are the current champions of the FIFA Arab Cup.
The Algerian Football Federation (AFF); is the governing body of football in Algeria. Formed in 1962 and was based in the capital Algiers. It has jurisdiction on the Algerian football league system and is in charge of the men's and women's national teams. Although an unofficial national team had played fixtures since 1958, the first recognized international took place in January 1963, some six months after independence. In 2021, twenty structures were added to the Algerian Football Federation. The Algerian Football Federation is considered a member of FIFA.
The Algerian Cup also known the Republic Cup, is a football competition in Algeria, pitting regional teams against each other. It was established in October 1962, three months after independence, and has been played yearly since then apart from 1990 and 1993.
The Algeria women's national football team represents Algeria in international women's football.
The Algerian Professional League 1, known as National League of First Division or League 1 for short, and formerly known as the National League 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system. Administered by the Football Professionnel League, it is contested by 16 clubs, with the two lowest-placed teams at the end of each season being relegated to the League 2 and replaced by the top two teams in that division. In 2009 it was known as Algerian League D1 Nejma and from 2010 to 2014, it was known as Professionnelle League 1 Nejma as it is sponsored by Kuwaiti telecommunications company Nedjma. From 2014, the league is officially known as Professionnelle League 1 Mobilis as it is sponsored by Algerian telecommunications company Mobilis.
Football in Algeria (soccer) is the country's most popular sport. The country's top domestic league is organised into two national divisions, the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2, overseen by the Algerian Football Federation.
Chelghoum Laïd is a city in Chelghoum Laïd District, Mila Province, Algeria. In 2008 it had a population of 54,495.
Tadjenanet, formerly called Saint-Donat, is a town and commune in Mila Province, Algeria.
Laïd Madouni, sometimes spelt as El Aïd Madouni, is an Algerian football player who plays for ES Mostaganem in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2.
Hilal Baladiat Chelghoum Laïd, known as HB Chelghoum Laïd or simply HBCL for short, is an Algerian football club located in Chelghoum Laïd in Mila Province. The club was founded in 1945 and the team's colours are white and green. Their home stadium, 11 December 1961 Stadium, has a capacity of some 10,000 spectators. The club is currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.
Bachir Douadi is a former Algerian football player who spent his entire career between HB Chelghoum Laïd and JS Kabylie. He was also a member of the Algeria National Team from 1976 to 1979.
Riyad Karim Mahrez is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and captains the Algeria national team.
The 1996–97 Algerian Cup was the 32nd edition of the Algerian Cup. USM Alger won the Cup by defeating CA Batna 1-0. It was USM Alger third Algerian Cup in its history.
Mohamed Lamine Abid is an Algerian professional footballer who plays for Hetten FC. He plays primarily as a forward.
The 1999–00 Algerian League Cup was the 3rd season of the Algerian League Cup. The competition was open to all 26 Algerian clubs who participated in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2. It is known as the Coupe du Groupement Professionnel.
The 2021–22 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 was the 60th season of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 since its establishment in 1962. A total of 18 teams contested the league. It began on 8 October 2021 and concluded on 17 June 2022.
The 2022–23 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 was the 61st season of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1. A total of 16 teams contested the league. It began on 26 August 2022 and concluded on 15 July 2023.
