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Abdelhak Benchikha, Born on November 22, 1963, in the Soustarah neighborhood of Algiers, Algeria, Abdelhak Benchikha is a highly accomplished Algerian football manager with an impressive track record. Hailing from the village of Sidi Abderrahmane in the commune of Timezrit, Boumerdès Province, Benchikha has left an indelible mark on the football world.
Commencing his managerial journey with CR Belouizdad, Benchikha clinched consecutive league titles in 2000 and 2001. His prowess then took him to various destinations, coaching MC Alger, the Algerian Under-23 national team, and a successful stint at Umm-Salal Sports Club in Qatar, where he secured promotion to the top division in a single season. Subsequently, he joined Tunisia’s ES Zarzis.
In June 2007, Benchikha inked a deal with Club Africain in Tunisia, leading them to a league victory in his inaugural season and securing the North African Cup of Champions the following year. Despite a contract extension offer, Benchikha parted ways with the club in March 2009.
Assuming the role of coach for the Algeria A’ national team in June 2009, Benchikha guided them to qualification for the 2011 African Nations Championship. Later that year, he took on the responsibility of coaching the Algerian national team, resigning in June 2011 after a defeat in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco.
Benchikha’s managerial journey continued with spells at various clubs, including Difaâ El Jadidi, Raja Casablanca, IR Tanger, Moghreb Tétouan, Mouloudia Oujda, DH El Jadida, RS Berkane in Morocco, Al-Ittihad Kalba in the United Arab Emirates, ES Sétif in Algeria, and Al-Ittihad Tripoli in Libya.
In December 2022, Benchikha joined USM Alger, achieving remarkable success by winning the CAF Confederation Cup and CAF Super Cup in 2023. Despite these accomplishments, he resigned in October 2023, citing reasons related to sporting and professional aspects, amidst earlier reports of insults directed towards him at a stadium entrance.
Throughout his illustrious managerial career, Benchikha has amassed numerous honors, including league titles and cup victories with esteemed clubs such as CR Belouizdad, Umm Salal, Club Africain, Difaâ d’El Jadida, RS Berkane, and USM Alger.”
Early Years and Youth Career
Abdelhak Benchikha journey began with his youth career at USM Alger, setting the foundation for a stellar path in football.
Senior Career
Transitioning to the senior stage, Benchikha showcased his skills at clubs like MC Alger, JS Bordj Ménaïel, JS El Biar, and notably, ES Zarzis from 1991 to 1994.
Managerial Career Highlights
Embarking on his managerial career, Benchikha left an indelible mark
- CR Belouizdad (1999–2001):The initial steps into management.
- MC Alger (2001): A brief but impactful stint.
- Algeria U23 (2001–2002): Contributing to the development of young talent.
- CA Bordj Bou Arréridj (2002): Furthering his managerial prowess.
- CR Belouizdad (2005): A return to familiar grounds.
- Umm Salal (2005–2006): Expanding his horizons internationally.
- ES Zarzis (2006–2007): Making an impact on the African football scene.
- Club Africain (2007–2009): Guiding a prominent Tunisian club.
- Algeria A’ / Algeria U23 (2009–2010): National team involvement.
- Algeria (2010–2011): Steering the national team.
- MC Alger (2011–2012): A return to domestic football.
- Club Africain (2011–2012): A simultaneous role at a prestigious club.
- Difaâ El Jadidi (2013–2014): Managing in Morocco.
- Raja Casablanca (2014): A stint with the iconic Moroccan club.
- Al-Ittihad Kalba (2014–2015): Managing in the UAE.
- IR Tanger (2015–2017): Contributing to the success of a Moroccan club.
- Raja Casablanca (2017): Another chapter with Raja.
- Moghreb Tétouan (2017): A brief stint with Tetouan.
- ES Sétif (2018):** Managing in Algeria.
- Al-Ittihad Tripoli (2018–2019): A managerial role in Libya.
- Mouloudia Oujda (2019–2020): Managing in Morocco once again.
- DH El Jadida (2020–2022): A two-year tenure.
- RS Berkane (2022): The latest chapter.
- USM Alger (2022–2023): The ongoing journey.
Abdelhak Benchikha career stands as a testament to his dedication and impact, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of football.”
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