After Rafik, a New Bounacer Case in Algeria?

Africa 11 March 2025 at 07:41

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Algeria might lose another player to Qatar following the young striker Omar Rafik.

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This time, it’s Abdessamed Bounacer, the defender from Al-Sadd SC, who could follow suit in the coming weeks.

Keen on building a competitive national team, the Middle Eastern emirate has turned to the strategy of naturalizing young African talents.

According to Algerian sources, Abdessamed Bounacer is among the list of prospects who might change their sporting nationality to wear the Garnets jersey.

Still reeling from the Omar Rafik setback, Algeria might soon lose another rising star to Qatar.

What should you know about Abdessamed Bounacer?

Trained by USMA Algiers, he joined Al-Sadd during the last summer transfer window for a sum of 500,000 euros.

He has played 4 matches this 2024-2025 season without scoring a goal or providing an assist.