Algerians In Europe

[TonyStarks]

Striker Mansour Boutabout signed a 2-year extension with CS Sedan, after helping them gain promotion to Ligue 1. The 26-year old has 12 goals this season for the club. He is on loan from Ligue 1 side Le Mans.

His 2 goals against Reims: http://www.dzfoot.com/videos/boutacces06.wmv

[TonyStarks]

RAEC Mons striker Mohamed Dahmane lead his team to Belgium's top division after scoring the winning goal against Dessel, to give his team the top spot in the standings. Dahmane, who has now scored 28 goals this season with Franc-Borrains (Division 3) and RAEC Mons (Division 2), scored a penalty with the game tied 1-1 to give his team the 2-1 victory in the last round of games in Belgium's top division. The RAEC Mons along with a KSVK United loss, who were first prior to this weekends game, means that RAEC Mons win the league and gain automatic promotion.

[Lotfi-]

do you have the download link for samir nasri's goal? it was one of the best goals ever scored in france

[TonyStarks]

Samir Nasri's goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUnhRQc2qhM
Djamel Abdoun's goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uDrN5YFzk

Both links should be working now!

[TonyStarks]

FC Lorient midfielder Karim Ziani was chosen as Ligue 2's top player by the Professional Footballers Union today. The 23-year old had a terrific season and has been a major part of Lorient's sucess this year. The team is currently 3rd in the standings with just one game left to be played and are hoping to gain promotion to Ligue 1. Ziani along with fellow Algerian Nadir Belhadj, of CS Sedan, were also chosen to the Ligue 2 Team Of The Year, which selects the top players in Ligue 2 in each position. Its the second year in a row for Belhadj to be selected to the team, who will play in Ligue 1 next season.

[TonyStarks]

FC Luzern gained promotion to Switzerland's top division this week after defeating FC Baulmes 3-2 away from home to ensure top spot in Switzerland's Challenge League. 23-year old defender Nordine Sam played a crucial role in his team's success, playing in 32 games, out of a possible 33, and scoring 2 goals. The former Strasbourg player has already played for Algeria's junior ranks but has yet to be called up to the senior team.

[TonyStarks]

FC Metz defender Hemza Mihoubi has signed a 3-year contract with the club ending speculation that he might be joining capital side Paris SG. The 20-year old made 11 starts for FC Metz but could not help the team avoid relegation. With the departure of a number of players, Mihoubi will look to be a starting figure in the Metz defence next season.