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Maher Mezahi

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Maher Mezahi

Maher Mezahi is an Algerian journalist covering football in north Africa.

There’s also Pitso Mosimane’s history with Wydad. He faced the club several times with Sundowns and found them to be a stumbling block in Casablanca. But the Brazilians’ showing earned the Wydad fans’ respect, with some even calling for Mosimane to be appointed as the club’s coach. (Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
AL AHLY

Plot thickens as Mosimane bids for Champions League history

Fans are hoping that yet another contentious decision by the Confederation of African Football does not mar what should be a memorable event

  • Maher Mezahi
7 min read
Football fans in Morocco showed their support for the boycott through slogans on the stadiums and graffiti on the walls of big cities. (Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh)
AFRICAN FOOTBALL

The secret of North Africa’s football dominance

The CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup and Super Cup are are held by North African teams. What’s behind the region’s footballing dominance?

  • Maher Mezahi
8 min read
On February 22, 2019, thousands of people demonstrate in Algiers and several other cities in the first major protests against Bouteflika’s candidacy in a presidential election set for April. (Reuters/Zohra Bensemra)
ABDELAZIZ BOUTEFLIKA
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Football fans, Algeria’s invisible catalyst

Protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika have been fanned by football followers, whose stadium chants have been heard across the country

  • Maher Mezahi
7 min read