MC Algiers
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Mouloudia Club d'Alger , referred to as MC Alger or MCA for short, is an Algeria
n football club based in Algiers
, founded in 1921. The club colours are red and green. They play at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962
.
for the first time in its history after winning the 1974–1975 Algerian Championnat National. They reached the final after beating Al-Ahly Benghazi of Libya
, Al-Ahly
of Egypt, Luo Union of Kenya
and Enugu Rangers
of Nigeria, respectively. In the final, they met Guinean
-club Hafia Conakry, who had won the last edition of the competition. In the first leg in Conakry
, MC Alger lost 3–0 and faced the difficult task of having to score three goals in the return leg. However, in the return leg, they managed to score the three goals with a brace from Omar Betrouni
and a goal from Zoubir Bachi. They went on to win the penalty shootout 4–1 to win their first African title and also become the first Algeria
n club to win a continental competition.
For a complete list of MC Alger players, see :Category:MC Alger players
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n football club based in Algiers
Algiers
' is the capital and largest city of Algeria. According to the 1998 census, the population of the city proper was 1,519,570 and that of the urban agglomeration was 2,135,630. In 2009, the population was about 3,500,000...
, founded in 1921. The club colours are red and green. They play at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962
Stade 5 Juillet 1962
Stade 5 Juillet 1962 or 5 July 1962 Stadium , also known as El Djezair Stadium , is a football and athletics stadium located in Algiers, Algeria. The stadium was inaugurated in 1972 with a capacity of 105,000...
.
History
In 1976, MC Alger qualified for the African Cup Of Champions ClubsCAF Champions League
The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
for the first time in its history after winning the 1974–1975 Algerian Championnat National. They reached the final after beating Al-Ahly Benghazi of Libya
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
, Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
of Egypt, Luo Union of Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
and Enugu Rangers
Enugu Rangers
Rangers International football club of Enugu popularly called Enugu Rangers is one of only two Nigerian division one football teams that has never been relegated.-History:...
of Nigeria, respectively. In the final, they met Guinean
Guinea
Guinea , officially the Republic of Guinea , is a country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea , it is today sometimes called Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from its neighbour Guinea-Bissau. Guinea is divided into eight administrative regions and subdivided into thirty-three prefectures...
-club Hafia Conakry, who had won the last edition of the competition. In the first leg in Conakry
Conakry
Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea. Conakry is a port city on the Atlantic Ocean and serves as the economic, financial and cultural centre of Guinea with a 2009 population of 1,548,500...
, MC Alger lost 3–0 and faced the difficult task of having to score three goals in the return leg. However, in the return leg, they managed to score the three goals with a brace from Omar Betrouni
Omar Betrouni
Omar Betrouni is a former Algeria international football forward who played for MC Alger and USM Alger.-Playing career:...
and a goal from Zoubir Bachi. They went on to win the penalty shootout 4–1 to win their first African title and also become the first Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n club to win a continental competition.
Honors
- Algerian Championnat NationalAlgerian Championnat NationalThe Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 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...
: 7
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- 1972, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1999, 2010
- Algerian CupAlgerian CupThe Algerian 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 2011 edition was won by JS Kabylie who beat USM El Harrach...
: 6
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- 1971, 1973, 1976, 1983, 20062005–06 Algerian CupThe 2005–06 Algerian Cup was the 42nd edition of the Algerian Cup. MC Alger won the Cup by defeating city rivals USM Alger 2-1 in the final with two goals from Noureddine Daham...
, 20072006–07 Algerian CupThe 2006–07 Algerian Cup was the 43rd edition of the Algerian Cup. MC Alger won the Cup by defeating city rivals USM Alger 1-0 in the final with a goal from midfielder Fodil Hadjadj...
- 1971, 1973, 1976, 1983, 2006
- Algerian League CupAlgerian League CupThe Algerian League Cup, is an Algerian football competition organized by the Algerian Football Federation. The competition, which has known only four editions, was played between the years 1992 and 2000. It was contested by the clubs of L1 and L2....
: 2
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- 1998, 1999
- Algerian Super CupAlgerian Super CupThe Algerian Super Cup is a defunct Algerian football competition, held as a game between the reigning champions of the Algerian League and the Algerian Cup. The first edition was held in 1992 and then again in 1994 and 1995 before being scrapped. The game returned in 2006, being sponsored by Ring...
: 2
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- 2006, 2007
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1
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- 1976
- Maghreb Cup Winners CupMaghreb Cup Winners CupThe Maghreb Cup Winners Cup was a North African football competition which regrouped the cup winners from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya .- Winners :-External links:*...
: 2
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- 1971, 1974
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Champions LeagueCAF Champions LeagueThe CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
: 2 appearances
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 4 appearances
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- 1976African Cup of Champions Clubs 1976The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1976 was the 12th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: Champion - 1977African Cup of Champions Clubs 1977The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1977 was the 13th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: Quarter-Finals - 1979African Cup of Champions Clubs 1979The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1979 was the 15th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: Second Round - 1980African Cup of Champions Clubs 1980The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1980 was the 16th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
: Quarter-Finals
- 1976
- CAF Confederation CupCAF Confederation CupThe CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
: 1 appearance
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- 2008 – Second Round
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 2 appearances
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- 1983 – Quarter-Finals
- 1984 – Second Round
Current squad (2011–12)
As of November 10, 2011:Notable players
Below are the notable former players who have represented MC Alger in league and international competition since the club's foundation in 1921. To appear in the section below, a player must have played in at least 100 official matches for the club or represented the national team for which the player is eligible during his stint with MC Alger or following his departure.For a complete list of MC Alger players, see :Category:MC Alger players
Algeria Fayçal Badji Fayçal Badji Fayçal Badji is a retired Algerian international football player. He spent the majority of his playing career in Algeria, with a brief spell with Erzurumspor in the Turkish Super Lig... Lakhdar Belloumi Lakhdar Belloumi Lakhdar Belloumi is a former Algerian football player and manager. He is widely considered as the best Algerian player of all time and one of the best players in Africa and the world. He is said to have invented the Blind Pass... Ali Bencheikh Ali Bencheikh Ali "Alilou" Bencheikh is a former Algerian footballer player and coach.-Biography:... Omar Betrouni Omar Betrouni Omar Betrouni is a former Algeria international football forward who played for MC Alger and USM Alger.-Playing career:... Hadj Bouguèche Hadj Bouguèche Hadj Bouguèche is an Algerian football player who is currently playing as a forward for Al-Qadisiyah FC in the Saudi Professional League.-Club career:... Abdesslem Bousri Ismaël Bouzid Ismaël Bouzid Ismaël Mickael Bouzid is an Algerian footballer. He currently plays for PAS Giannina.Bouzid started his career with FC Metz in France. He also had a trial with English Premier League side Sunderland A.F.C. in July 2001 and played in a pre-season match between Sunderland and Calais RUFC... Noureddine Daham Noureddine Daham Noureddine Daham is an Algerian footballer. He currently plays for USM Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.-International career:... Farès Fellahi Farès Fellahi Farès Fellahi is an Algerian football player. He currently plays for MO Constantine in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2.... |
Fodil Hadjadj Larbi Hosni Larbi Hosni Larbi Hosni is an Algerian footballer. He currently plays as a defender for CA Bordj Bou Arréridj in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2.-International career:... Tarek Lazizi Tarek Lazizi Tarek "Baresi" Lazizi is a retired Algerian footballer. He played as a central defender.- Career :... Bouzid Mahyouz Bouzid Mahyouz Bouzid Mahyouz is a former Algerian international footballer. He played as a right back. He represented Algeria in the 1980 Summer Olympics.-External links:* at... Fawzi Moussouni Fawzi Moussouni Fawzi Moussouni is an Algerian international footballer. He currently plays for JSM Skikda in the Algerian Second Division.-Club career:* 1994-2001 JS Kabylie * 2001-2002 US Creteil * 2002-2003 NA Hussein Dey... Amokrane Oualiken Amokrane Oualiken Amokrane «Da Mokrane» Oualiken was an Algerian football player and manager-Career:Oualiken was born in Ben Aknoun, Alger, Algeria.... Rafik Saïfi Rafik Saïfi Rafik Saïfi is an Algerian professional football player who is currently playing for Amiens SC in the Championnat National.-Characteristics:... Mohamed Lamine Zemmamouche |
Mali Moussa Coulibaly Drissa Diakite Drissa Diakite Drissa Diakite is a Malian football player who, is playing for OGC Nice.-Career:He has previously played for Djoliba AC and MC Alger .... Togo Mamam Cherif Touré Mamam Cherif Touré Mamam Cherif-Touré is an Togolese football midfielder.- Career :During his time at Livingston, Cherif wore number 91. This is said to be his lucky number from his childhood as he had a basketball shirt bearing that number... |