1955–56 USM Alger season

USM Alger 1955–56 Head coach Ali Chérifi President Stade Marcel Cerdan Second Division 8th Forconi Cup Withdrawal Mouloud Timsit(4 goals) Mouloud Timsit(4 goals) 1954–55 1962–63 In the 1955–56 season, USM Alger competed in the Second Division for the 19th season French colonial era, as well as the Forconi Cup. They competed in Second Division, and the Forconi Cup.Calendrier Deuxième Division du Groupe 3 (Équipes Premières), Alger Football Organe officiel de la Ligue d'Alger de football N.1.397, page 5, daté du 1 juillet 1955. In 1956, the central management of the National Liberation Front (FLN) decided to cease all sporting activities of Muslim clubs. A meeting was held at the USMA circle on Rue de Bône to decide on the cessation of football. In 1955–56 Second Division, the last season before the independence of Algeria, where on March 4, 1956 in the 16th round against AS Rivet and two games before the end of the season USM Alger withdrew from the tournament, the League of Algiers office registered the packages of many Muslim clubs following the events that occurred at the match between the MC Alger and AS Saint Eugène. In Promotion Honneur, RC Kouba, USM Marengo, WR Belcourt, JS Kabylie, JS El Biar and OM Saint Eugène declared general forfeiture on 11 March 1956.http://www.fabriquedesens.net/Temoignage-de-Redha-Amrani-sur-le Témoignage de Rédha Amrani, sur le mouvement sportif algérien fabriquedesens.net 5 August 2020 17 May 2021 Review 35% right 1 It is well known that many clubs from Algiers, particularly those in the lower divisions, are facing extremely serious difficulties. Currently, USMA is going through a very grave crisis and is on the verge of withdrawing entirely from the upcoming season.USMA has not yet submitted its registration to the Football League for the 1955–1956 season, despite the deadline having already passed. There is concern that the registration of the Muslim club from Algiers may not be accepted, even if their officials eventually decide to send it. right — Commentary from Le Journal d'Alger on the situation of USM Alger.Hammouche 2014 145 As part of its preparations for the 1955–56 season, USM Alger held several important meetings, including a general assembly on July 10, 1955, followed by a meeting of the new board of directors, chaired by Ali Chérifi, on August 15.Hammouche 2014 145 However, despite these steps, the club faced a deep internal crisis that threatened its very existence. This instability was reflected in delays in carrying out essential administrative procedures most notably, the failure to submit the club information sheet to the Algiers League, which was already flagged on July 9, 1955. In response to this inaction, the League took a firm stance.Hammouche 2014 145 The press reported the League’s warnings: La Dépêche announced that USMA was considered "inactive" and risked automatic relegation. L'Écho d'Alger also published a warning from the disciplinary committee, stating that the club risked being excluded if its situation was not resolved quickly.Hammouche 2014 145 In September 1955, after internal discussions among its board members, USM Alger confirmed its continued participation in the 1955–56 Second Division Championship. This decision followed a hearing with the league, during which club president Chérifi assured the team's full commitment to completing the season. The league accepted the club’s position, stating that only one match had been delayed. Subsequently, players were called to renew their licenses, and individual negotiations were initiated with key players like Ghanem, Kouiret, Chouchane, and Kouroufi Ahmed regarding their future at the club.Hammouche 2014 146 The departure of USM Alger’s veteran and experienced players those who had defended the club’s colors in previous seasons was due to several reasons. Chief among them were: the decision to retire from football entirely, joining the Algerian revolution in response to the call of national duty, or transferring to another team. The league released the program for the Second Division, divided into four groups.Hammouche 2014 146 USM Alger was placed in Group III, which included the following teams: US Hospitaliers Alger, AS Rivet Association Sportive Rivet, AS Douéra Association Sportive Douéra, CC Alger Croissant Club Alger, SCM Blida Sporting Club Musulmane Blida, JS Birtouta, JU Algéroise, FC Sidi Moussa, RAS Algéroise Rugby Association Sports Algéroise.Hammouche 2014 146 Amid the growing revolutionary movement in Algeria, Muslim sports clubs began withdrawing from official French organized competitions in response to the call of the National Liberation Front (FLN). The FLN urged all Algerian athletes and clubs to cease participation as a rejection of colonial control and in support of the national cause. On March 19, 1956, Le Journal d’Alger reported: "The competition lineup was diminished by the withdrawal of USM Alger and CC Alger Croissant Club Alger, who declared they were abandoning the tournament." This decision became official starting from the match scheduled on March 25, 1956, at Stade Marcel Cerdan, where USM Alger was set to face JS Birtouta.Hammouche 2014 150, 151 The club's absence made clear that USM Alger had withdrawn from the competition, alongside several other nationalist leaning Muslim clubs, in obedience to the FLN’s directive. Despite not completing the season, USMA was ranked 8th in the final standings evidence of the club’s competitive level before its withdrawal.Hammouche 2014 150, 151 Squad list  USM Alger squad list.Hammouche 2014 145 1 Mouloud Timsit 2 Mohamed Larbi 3 Allel Ouaguenouni 4 Mohamed Kherouni 5 Ali Gherbi 6 Omar Zenagui 7 M'hamed Ben Ali 8 Youcef Bouaza 9 Ahmed Halimi 10 Abderahmane Bouabdallah 11 Abdelkader Belkraoui 12 M'hamed Rouane 13 Abdelkader Berbachi 14 Abdelkader Kessar 15 Boumaaza M'hamed 16 Mohamed Tazairte 17 Maidi Achour 18 Rabah Channouf 19 Hamid Bernaoui 20 Mustapha Boudissa 21 Abdelkader Chemlal 22 23 24 25 Transfers Several players left the team, with some joining the National Liberation Army, while others chose to pursue new experiences with different clubs. Among the players who departed were goalkeeper Maâmar Azef, goalkeeper Hasaine, Mustapha Ouaguenouni, Zoubir Naït Kaci, Saadi Yacef, Mohamed Chibane, Mohamed Hamdi, Boualem Djoumai, Omar Ferrad, Rabah Bedaréne, Abdelkader Tchico, Kamel Lounas, and Abderrahmane Haddad. The departure of these players veterans and experienced footballers who had defended the club’s colors in previous seasons was due to several reasons. The main factors included their permanent retirement from football, their commitment to the revolution in response to the call of national duty, and their transfer to other clubs.Hammouche 2014 146 In Pos Position PlayerFrom club Out Pos Position PlayerTo club Boualem Mekkiri SCU El Biar GK Maâmar Azef ASPTT Alger Association Sportive Postes Télégraphes Téléphones Alger Mohamed Meftouch OM Saint-Eugène Olympique Musulman Saint-Eugène Otmane Tail OM Saint-Eugène Olympique Musulman Saint-Eugène Zoubir Naït Kaci OM Saint-Eugène Olympique Musulman Saint-Eugène Kamel Lounas AS Saint Eugène Competitions Overview CompetitionRecordStarted roundFinal position / roundFirst matchLast matchG Games managedW Games wonD Games drawnL Games lostGF Goals forGA Goals againstGD Goal differenceWin % Winning percentage Second Division 18 5 5 8 22 39 yes 8th 2 October 1955 25 March 1956 Forconi Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 yes First round Withdrawal Total 18 5 5 8 22 39 yes Second Division 1955–56 League Algiers League table Group III main WDL 5 Groupe III Q 3 2 1 ASR AS Rivet Association Sportive Rivet JSB JS Birtouta FCSM FC Sidi Moussa JUA JU Alger SCMB SCM Blida Sporting Club Musulmane Blida USHA US Hospitaliers Alger CCA CC Alger Croissant Club Alger USMA USM Alger RASA RAS Algéroise Rugby Association Sports Algéroise ASD AS Douéra Association Sportive Douéra 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 8 22 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #BBEBFF Qualified for Playoffs Second Division C C #FFCCCC Relegated to 1956–57 Third Division R R complete [ L'Echo d'Alger] Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H Result W/L/L/L/L/D/D/W/D/L/W/L/W/D/D/W/L/L Position /////////////////8 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 21 June 2025 Competitive matches Matches #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA W Round 1 2 October 1955note The match was originally to be played on 25 September 1955, but it was postponed. 9:10 USM Alger 1–0 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k41528795/f6.item.r=usma.zoom# JU Alger Mohamed Larbi 44 Abdelkader Chemlal 0 Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued M. Graziani Lineup for USM Alger - Berbachi, X, Kessar, Kherouni, X, X, X, Chemlal, X, X, X. L Round 2 9 October 1955 9:40 SCM Blida Sporting Club Musulmane Blida 3–1 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4152885w/f7.item.r=scmb.zoom# USM Alger Derradji Guergadj Mohamed Ali-Abdessemeud Boumédiène M'hamed Ben Ali FCB Stadium Blida M. Moulay Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . L Round 3 16 October 1955 15:00 USM Alger 0–1 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4152891m/f7.item.r=usma.zoom AS Douéra Association Sportive Douéra Soler Michel 40 Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued M. Boccechiampe Lineup for USM Alger - Berbachi, Rouane, Kessar, Ouaguenouni, Kherouni, Chemlal, Ben Ali, Boumaiza, Larbi, Timsit, Djellouli. L Round 4 30 October 1955 9:10 US Hospitaliers Alger 6–0 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4152903c/f7.item.zoom USM Alger Fekir Antiori Kybilène Moattes Stade Curtillet Algiers M. Attanasio A. Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . L Round 5 6 November 1955 9:40 USM Alger 1–2 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k72410521/f9.item.r=USMA.zoom FC Sidi Moussa Mouloud Timsit 75 Hussenot 29 65 Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued M. Martinez Lineup for USM Alger - Berbachi, Rouane, Kessar, Kherouni, Timsit, Zenagui, Halimi, Chemlal, Ouaguenouni, Guebli, Yahiaoui. D Round 6 20 November 1955 14:40 RAS Algéroise Rugby Association Sports Algéroise 1–1 USM Alger Allel Ouaguenouni Stade Curtillet Algiers M. Bellengnier Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . D Round 7 27 November 1955 AS Rivet Association Sportive Rivet 2–2 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4152929m/f10.item.r=USMA.zoom USM Alger Zidane 50 pen. Carlhian I 87 Mohamed Kherouni 60 Mouloud Timsit 70 Stade Rivet Rivet Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . W Round 8 11 December 1955 USM Alger 4–3 CC Alger Croissant Club Alger Allel Ouaguenouni Mouloud Timsit Mohamed Kherouni Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . D Round 9 18 December 1955 JS Birtouta 1–1 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4152945q/f7.item.r=usma.zoom USM Alger Ferrer 70 Mouloud Timsit 5 Stade Birtouta Birtouta M. Grech Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . L Round 10 15 January 1956 JU Alger 2–1 USM Alger Youcef Bouaza Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . W Round 11 22 January 1956 USM Alger 4–1 SCM Blida Sporting Club Musulmane Blida Ahmed Halimi ? pen. Omar Zenagui ? Mohamed Larbi ? Abderahmane Bouabdallah ? Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . L Round 12 29 January 1956 AS Douéra Association Sportive Douéra 4–1 USM Alger ? 15 ? 25 ? 75 ? ? Ali Gherbi 83 Stade du Douéra Douéra Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . W Round 13 5 February 1956 9h30 USM Alger 3–2 US Hospitaliers Alger Ali Gherbi Omar Zenagui Mohamed Larbi Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . D Round 14 12 February 1956 FC Sidi Moussa 0–0 USM Alger Sidi Moussa Lineup for USM Alger - Berbachi, Djellouli, Rouane, Kherouni, Chemlal, Timsit, Bouabdallah, Bernaoui, Mekkiri, Larbi, Belkraoui. D Round 15 19 February 1956 USM Alger 1–1 RAS Algéroise Rugby Association Sports Algéroise Abdelkader Belkraoui Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . W Round 16 4 March 1956 CC Alger Croissant Club Alger 0–1 ReportThe USM Alger having declared general package as well as the CC Alger Croissant Club Alger after the matches of the 4 March 1956, Of meeting between these counting for the 17 day. There is therefore no result. USM Alger Stade Benrouillah Algiers Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . L Round 17 11 March 1956 USM Alger 0–7 AS Rivet Association Sportive Rivet Stade Marcel Cerdan Bab El Oued Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . L Round 18 25 March 1956 USM Alger 0–3 ReportThe USM Alger Having declared a general forfeit after the matches of the 11 March 1956, there was therefore no meeting between them counting for the 18 and last day. The result is a defeat of this one by forfeit on the score of three goals to zero. JS Birtouta Lineup for USM Alger - , , , , , , , , , , . Forconi Cup As part of its efforts to enhance the competition and ensure fair play, the League approved during its General Assembly a new system to determine the qualifying team in the League Cup (Coupe Edmond Forconi) matches that serve as qualifiers for the North African Cup, in the event of a draw. According to this system, goal difference will be the primary criterion, with goals scored during extra time also taken into account. If the draw persists, qualification will be granted to the team that scored the first goal. In the case of a goalless draw (0-0), the number of corner kicks will be considered, with the team having the greater number advancing. If both teams are equal in the number of corners, the team that took the first corner kick of the match will qualify.Hammouche 2014 147 The draw for the first round of the League Cup was held, with the notable absence of three teams from the second division, including USM Alger. These teams were not included in the draw due to their failure to register, suggesting a possible withdrawal from the competition. In a related development, the schedules for the youth categories, particularly the U21s, were released without any mention of USM Alger, indicating that the club’s management has yet to confirm the participation of its youth teams for the upcoming season.Hammouche 2014 145 Squad information Playing statistics Goalscorers Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total goals are equal. Nat.Player D2 Deuxième division TOTAL FRA Mouloud Timsit 4 4 FRA Mohamed Larbi 3 3 FRA Allel Ouaguenouni 2 2 FRA Mohamed Kherouni 2 2 FRA Ali Gherbi 2 2 FRA Omar Zenagui 2 2 FRA M'hamed Ben Ali 1 1 FRA Youcef Bouaza 1 1 FRA Ahmed Halimi 1 1 FRA Abderahmane Bouabdallah 1 1 FRA Abdelkader Belkraoui 1 1Own Goals 0 0Totals 22 22 Notes note References 30em Works cited ar Chaâbane Hammouche 2014 الجزء الأول مسيرة الفريق خلال فترة الاحتلال 1937 - 1956 دار كرم الله للنشر والتوزيع 978-9931-554-02-8 External links L'Echo d'Alger : journal républicain du matin La Dépêche quotidienne : journal républicain du matin Category:USM Alger seasons Category:Algerian football clubs 1955–56 season