Biography
Who is Rabah Saâdane?
Early life and playing career
Rabah Saâdane was born in Batna, Algeria, on May 3, 1946. In the mid-1960s, he joined the senior team of MSP Batna while still a student. He completed his secondary school education at Lycée Ahmed Reda Houhou in Constantine and earned a certificate of baccalaureate.
He later signed for MO Constantine, where he continued his education and gained a Ph.D. His subsequent playing career included stints at JS El Biar, USM Blida, and the Algeria national youth and senior teams. A car accident caused an injury that abruptly ended his playing career at the age of 27.
Managerial career highlights
Rabah Saâdane transitioned into coaching and served as an assistant coach for the Algerian under-20 youth team in 1978. He was in charge when the U-20s qualified for the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship, which marked Algeria's first participation in a major tournament. He later coached the senior national team during multiple spells, including the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
During his fifth spell in charge of the national team, he steered them to the semi-finals of the 2010 African Cup of Nations and qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Beyond the national team, he coached clubs such as Raja Casablanca, where he won the 1989 African Cup of Champions Clubs, as well as Étoile Sportive du Sahel, ES Sétif, and the Yemen national team.
Height and personal details
Rabah Saâdane stands at a height of 175 cm. Throughout his career, he attended coaching lessons given by Georges Boulogne in France and established himself as a prominent figure in African football management, being recognized by the Africa International Sport Convention.
Birthday and age
Rabah Saâdane was born on May 3, 1946, which makes Rabah 80 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Rabah shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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