Algerian Football Federation
Sports governing body in Algeria
The Algerian Football Federation (AFF); is the governing body of football in Algeria. Formed in 1962 and was based in the capital Algiers, it has jurisdiction on the Algerian football league system and is in charge of the men's and women's national teams. Although an unofficial national team had played fixtures since 1958, the first official national team was recognized in January 1963, six months after the country gained independence. In 2021, twenty structures were added to the Algerian Football Federation. The Algerian Football Federation is considered a member of FIFA.
Also known as...
Algerian Football Association, Algeria Football Association, and The FAFAlgeria’s women qualify for their first FIFA World Cup after a dramatic win over Ivory Coast.