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Belhadj, Boutabout Gain Promotion To Ligue 1

CS Sedan assured themselves promotion to Ligue 1 with a 2-1 away victory against Reims today, with both goals coming from Algerian striker Mansour Boutabout. The 26-year old striker, who now has 12 goals this season, will play his first season in Ligue 1. 23-year old defender Nadir Belhadj, who provided the assist in Boutabout's second goal of the game, will also get his first taste of Ligue 1. The duo were influential players in Sedan's season with Boutabout featuring 35 times this season and Belhadj 33 times. Both players have been regulars for the Algerian national team in the last year as well. Boutabout has 16 caps and 6 goals while Belhadj has 13 caps.

[Beebo]

i love belhadj he is a gifted defender

[BylK]

Boutabout Signs Extension With Sedan

Striker Mansour Boutabout signed a 2-year extension with CS Sedan, after helping them gain promotion to Ligue 1. The 26-year old has 12 goals this season for the club. He is on loan from Ligue 1 side Le Mans.

His 2 goals against Reims: http://www.dzfoot.co...boutacces06.wmv

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Dahmane Leads RAEC Mons To Belgium's Top Division

RAEC Mons striker Mohamed Dahmane lead his team to Belgium's top division after scoring the winning goal against Dessel, to give his team the top spot in the standings. Dahmane, who has now scored 28 goals this season with Franc-Borrains (Division 3) and RAEC Mons (Division 2), scored a penalty with the game tied 1-1 to give his team the 2-1 victory in the last round of games in Belgium's top division. The RAEC Mons along with a KSVK United loss, who were first prior to this weekends game, means that RAEC Mons win the league and gain automatic promotion.

[BylK]

Belmadi Given Extension

Southampon midfielder Djamel Belmadi has been offered an extension with the club, with his current contract running out this summer. Saints boss George Burley was satisfied with the 30-year old's season and sees him as a "valuable (player) when fully fit." The former Marseille player last played for Algeria in a World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in June of 2004.

[mos3ab]

this is a test

[Beebo]

oh i thought Belmadi was in Qatar???

[BylK]

Belmadi has been at Southampton since the beginning of the season. He had a good start but injuries slowed him down.

[BylK]

Zaaboub On Trial With Metz

FC Brussels defender Sofiane Zaaboub is on trial with with French club FC Metz. The 22-year old, who had a stint with Italian giants Juventus, made 20 appearances for the Belgian club this season and scored 1 goal. However, a recent run of injuries has really effected his on field performances. FC Metz will play in Ligue 2 next year after finishing 19th in Ligue 1 this season.

[BylK]

Sam Leads Luzern To Swiss Elite

FC Luzern gained promotion to Switzerland's top division this week after defeating FC Baulmes 3-2 away from home to ensure top spot in Switzerland's Challenge League. 23-year old defender Nordine Sam played a crucial role in his team's success, playing in 32 games, out of a possible 33, and scoring 2 goals. The former Strasbourg player has already played for Algeria's junior ranks but has yet to be called up to the senior team.

[BylK]

More Clubs Enter Ziani Race

In an interview with Algerian sports newspaper Le Buteur, Lorient midfielder Karim Ziani has revealed that the majority of Ligue 1 clubs are looking to sign him and cited Turkish giants Galatasaray. The 23-year old had a breakout season with Lorient, leading them to 3rd spot in the standings with one game to be played, and being voted top player in Ligue 2. He has even been supervised by top European clubs such as Arsenal and Tottenham in recent weeks. However, it seems like Marseille, Saint-Etienne and Nantes are the leading candidates to sign him.

[BylK]

PSG Interested In Mihoubi

Paris SG are looking to sign Algerian-born defender Hemza Mihoubi from relegated club FC Metz, according to reports in "But Paris." The 20-year old left back would provide a backup to starter Sylvain Armand. PSG are considering a 3 or 4 year contract. The player has already received a 3-year contract offer from FC Metz, who will play in Ligue 2 next year.

[BylK]

Bougherra Race Hots Up

The Owls have been joined by a host of Premiership and Championship clubs all desperate to sign highly-rated former Crewe Alexandre defender Madjid Bougherra.

Vital Sheffield Wednesday revealed Paul Sturrock's interest in the 23-year-old last month, and Wednesday have now been joined by Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and city rivals Sheffield United for his signature.

The Algerian defender spent a successful loan spell at Championship club Crewe Alexandra towards the end of the season, but his efforts weren't enough to stop the Railwaymen being relegated to League One.

Bougherra currently has one year left on his contract at French second division side Gueugnon but is keen to play his football in England next season. His success with Crewe means Gueugnon will be looking for a six-figure sum for the International.

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Mihoubi Re-Signs With Metz

FC Metz defender Hemza Mihoubi has signed a 3-year contract with the club ending speculation that he might be joining capital side Paris SG. The 20-year old made 11 starts for FC Metz but could not help the team avoid relegation. With the departure of a number of players, Mihoubi will look to be a starting figure in the Metz defence next season.

[Beebo]

very interesting and i love it... i just hope Ziani will make the right decision

[BylK]

Ziani Ends Season On A High Note

FC Lorient midfielder Karim Ziani ended the season on a high note, helping his team defeat Reims 3-1 and gaining promotion to Ligue 1. The 23-year old midfielder sealed the game with a penalty in the 90th minute, his 7th goal of the season. The 3-1 win gave Lorient the advantage in the standings with Caen also tied with 66 points at the end of the season. Even though his team will play in Ligue 1 next season, Ziani might have played his last game for the club, with a number of clubs looking to sign him.

[BylK]

Interest In Dahmane Continues

RAEC Mons striker Mohamed Dahmane has said that a number of teams are interested in him. The 24-year old striker mentioned Spanish giants Villareal and Belgian clubs Anderlecht and Standard Liege. Dahmane helped his team gain promotion to Belgium's top division and has scored 28 goals this season.

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Youngster Brahimi To Join Rennes' Academy

Striker Yacine Brahimi will join Rennes' Academy next year, the team has reported. The 16-year old, who spent the last 3 seasons at France's National Football Academy (INF Clairefontaine), turned down a number of major clubs including Arsenal, PSG, Lyon, Auxerre and Nantes. Brahimi played for PSG before joining INF Clairefontaine.

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Algerian On Trial At Real Madrid

French radio station RMC has reported that an Algerian youngster from Marseille, Djamel Menzi, is on trial to join the Real Madrid Academy. The attacking midfielder had trials with Serie A's Fiorentina and some Dutch clubs but was not signed because he does not possess an EU passport. The player is dubbed as the second coming of Zidane, who is also of Algerian origin and hails from Marseille.

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Chadli Joins Mainz 05

Bundesliga side FSV Mainz 05 have signed former Algerian junior international Amri Chadli from 2nd division side FC Saarbrucken. The 21-year old striker, who scored 6 goals in 24 games this season, has signed a 4-year deal that will see him with the German club until the summer of 2010. Chadli will join Bayer Leverkusen defender Ahmed Madouni as the only other Algerian player in the Bundesliga.