The 2025–26 season, is MC Alger's 57th season and the club's 22nd consecutive season in the top flight of Algerian football. In addition to the domestic league, MC Alger are participating in the Algerian Cup, Super Cup and the Champions League. The Algerian Professional Football League (LFP) officially released the calendar for the 2025–26 Ligue 1 Mobilis season on July 10, 2025. The Ligue 1 will kick off on Thursday, August 21, 2025, and conclude with the 30th and final matchday on May 16, 2026. As in recent years, league matches will be held every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, offering better scheduling balance and improved logistical conditions for clubs and broadcasters.[2]
On July 13, 2025, MC Alger has officially signed a partnership with Chinese sportswear brand PEAK. The signing ceremony took place at the Zéralda training center. The contract spans three seasons and was attended by club president Hadj Redjem. PEAK replaces PUMA, which had been MCA’s kit supplier for the past six years. Already partnered with Chinese brand Hisense, MCA strengthens its Asian ties. Primarily known in basketball, PEAK now aims to grow its presence in football.[3]
On July 21, 2025, Mouloudia d’Alger officially introduced its new head coach, South African Rulani Mokwena, during a press conference in Zéralda, the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Casablanca coach succeeds Khaled Ben Yahia. Mokwena expressed strong ambitions: to keep MCA at the top domestically and push for greater success in the CAF Champions League. Mokwena praised the team’s quality and the competitiveness of Algerian football. Regarding the transfer window, he assured fans that reinforcements are coming. When asked about Youcef Belaïli, he called him an exceptional player but remained cautious out of respect for his current contract.[1]
On July 23, 2025, MC Alger was shaken by the injury of its Guinean striker Mohamed Saliou Bangoura, which occurred during a training session. He sustained an injury to his left ankle and had to be rushed to a hospital for medical examinations. The club’s doctor confirmed the severity of the injury, stating that surgical intervention will be necessary. Bangoura will be sidelined for three months, although his condition does not raise long-term concerns.[4] On the same day, the management of MC Alger announced the appointment of former defender Sid Ahmed Khedis as the club’s new manager. Khedis signed his contract with Le Doyen, the club with which he won the Ligue 1 title during the 2009–10 season. According to the club’s official statement, Khedis will be in charge of all sporting matters related to the first team.[5]
On July 31, 2025, the Public Prosecutor of Bir Mourad Raïs announced the opening of a criminal investigation into the death of four MC Alger supporters who fell from the stands at the Stade du 5 Juillet on June 21. The charges involve negligence and failure to follow safety rules, based on Articles 288 and 289 of the Penal Code. The investigation, conducted by judicial police and a ministerial commission, aims to identify those responsible. Authorities pledged strict action against anyone found directly or indirectly involved.[6]
Fresh off their Ligue 1 triumph and following the official appointment of their new technical staff, the reigning back to back Ligue 1 champions have kicked off their summer transfer window with a first signing. On July 14, 2025, the club announced the signing of right back Aimen Bouguerra. The former CS Constantine player has signed a three-year deal. Bouguerra arrives to strengthen the right side of the defense, replacing Kamel Hamidi, who was released during the offseason.[7] Bouguerra will compete for the starting spot with current first choice Réda Halaïmia.[8] During the 2025 summer transfer window, MC Alger initiated a series of player releases as part of a squad overhaul. On July 21, 2025, the club announced the termination of goalkeeper Seïf Eddine Belkhir’s contract, making him the sixth player to leave since the start of the off season. The recorded departures are as follows: Romaric Ouattara, Serge Anthony, Wael Bouzekri, Mehdi Boussaïd, Kheireddine Merzougui and Seïf Eddine Belkhir.[9]
On 5 August 2025, MC Alger officially announced the signing of Alexis Guendouz. The international goalkeeper, who was a free agent following his departure from Persepolis, signed a two year contract with the capital club. After previously playing for USM Alger and CR Belouizdad, Guendouz continues his journey in Algiers by joining MCA. His arrival is part of the club’s ambitious reinforcement strategy for the upcoming season. Recognizing the importance of a reliable last line of defense, the club management had explored several options in recent weeks before reaching an agreement with Guendouz.[10]
Players and squad numbers last updated on 5 July 2025.[11][12] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
As part of its preparations for the 2025–26 season, Mouloudia Club d'Alger will hold a pre-season training camp at the Aïn Draham center in Tunisia. During this camp, the team is scheduled to play four friendly matches against Tunisian, Algerian, and Qatari clubs. The friendly match schedule is as follows: 30 July 2025: Olympique Béja, 2 August 2025: CS Constantine, 4 August 2025: Al-Khor SC and 7 August 2025: CS Hammam-Lif. This training camp forms part of the club’s technical and physical preparation ahead of the official competitions.[19]
In the qualifying rounds, each tie will be played on a home-and-away two-legged basis. If the aggregate score will be tied after the second leg, the away goals rule was applied, and if still tied, extra time will not be played, and the penalty shoot-out will be used to determine the winner (Regulations III. 13 & 14). The draw for the qualifying rounds was held on 11 July 2024, 12:00 GMT (15:00 local time, UTC+3), at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.[25]
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