Algeria Union football club announced the appointment of Senegalese coach Lamine Ndiaye as the new head coach, taking over from Abd El-Hak Ben Cheikh for the remainder of the season. The announcement came from the club on Friday, stating that Ndiaye, who is 69 years old, will lead the team with the potential for a contract renewal if he achieves positive results.

In the official statement, Union Algerienne did not outline specific objectives for the team, neither on a local nor continental level. This vagueness reflects the current struggles faced by the club, which finds itself sitting in ninth place in the Algerian league with only 24 points. The hiring of Ndiaye seems to be a strategic move to revitalize the team’s performance amidst their underwhelming season.

Ndiaye previously parted ways with Congolese side Mazembe at the end of the last month, making him available for the position at Union Algerienne. The decision to bring in a new coach could be a turning point for the team, which is looking to improve its standings and regain competitive momentum in the league and beyond.