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Algeria bids farewell to a star of its golden generation

I was heartbroken Algerian football Again with the news of the death of the former international striker Abdel Hamid Marrakchi At 48, in the city French Where he resided in recent years, according to what was confirmed by the local press.

Busy football career

Marrakech was born in Ain Timouchant In 1976, he established himself as a talented striker. He began his career with the Ain Temouchent Youth Club in 1996, before joining… Taraji MustaganemHe was crowned top scorer in the Algerian championship during the 1997-1998 season, scoring 7 goals.

He had a short professional experience in a club Gencerberligi turcBefore returning to Algeria and playing for renowned clubs like… MC Algeria etWidity Tlemcen etMouloudia OranAnd he concluded his career with Widad Mostaganem 2005.

Marrakchi also wore the Algerian national team jersey between 1998 and 1999, where he played 5 international matches, in which he scored 5 goals.

One of his most notable achievements is winning a title Algerian Cup With Widad Tlemcen in 2002.

Tragic ending

After his retirement, Marrakchi suffered from difficult social conditions when he moved to with his wife, but his conditions have deteriorated considerably in recent years.

According to the Algerian press, he suffered from Homelessness On the streets of Marseille, he was imprisoned several times, which overshadowed his painful end.

Shock in sporting circles

The death of Marrakchi comes a few days after the departure of the legend Rachid MakhloufiWhich meant that news of his death quickly spread on social media, as Algerians expressed their sadness at the loss of one of the most notable strikers in the history of Algerian football.


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