Algerian Championnat National 2
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The Ligue Professionnelle 2 (liɡ pʁɔfɛsjɔnɛl dø), known as Ligue 2 for short, and formerly known as Championnat National 2, is the second-highest division overall in the Algeria
n football league system. It is also one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), the other being Ligue Professionnelle 1, the country's top football division.
The 2011-12 season will be played between 16 teams, with the top three teams being promoted to the Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the bottom three teams being relegated to the Ligue Nationale du Football Amateur.
became an independent nation, and has been played in a number of different formats.
In 2010, the league became fully professional. Prior to the start of the 2010 season, the name of the league was changed to the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 to reflect the professionalization of the league.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n football league system. It is also one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), the other being Ligue Professionnelle 1, the country's top football division.
The 2011-12 season will be played between 16 teams, with the top three teams being promoted to the Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the bottom three teams being relegated to the Ligue Nationale du Football Amateur.
History
The league was created in 1962, when AlgeriaAlgeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
became an independent nation, and has been played in a number of different formats.
In 2010, the league became fully professional. Prior to the start of the 2010 season, the name of the league was changed to the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 to reflect the professionalization of the league.
Members for 2011–12
The following 16 clubs will compete in Ligue 2 during the 2011–12 season.| Club |
Position in 2010–11 |
First season in second division |
Number of seasons in Ligue 2 |
First season of current spell in second division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Mérouana AB Mérouana Amel Baladiet Mérouana is an Algerian Championnat National 2 football club based in Mérouana. The club was founded in 1933.-External links:*... |
13th | ? | ? | 2009–10 |
| ASM Oran ASM Oran Association Sportive Musulmane d'Oran , is an Algerian soccer club based in Oran, founded in 1933. The club colours are green and white.-Achievements:*Algerian Championnat National 2: 1*Algerian Championnat National... |
7th | ? | ? | 2007–08 |
| CA Bordj Bou Arreridj CA Bordj Bou Arreridj Chabab Ahly Bordj Bou Arréridj , known as CA Bord Bou Arréridj or simply CABBA for short, is an Algerian football club based in Bordj Bou Arreridj, founded in 1931. The club colours are yellow and black... |
Ligue 1: 16th | ? | ? | 2011–12 |
| ES Mostaganem ES Mostaganem Espérance Sportive de Mostaganem, better known as ES Mostaganem, is an Algerian football club in Mostaganem founded in 1940. The club currently plays in the Algerian Championnat National 2, the second highest tier in Algerian football... |
10th | ? | ? | 2008–09 |
| JS Saoura JS Saoura Jeunesse Sportive de la Saoura, known as JS Saoura or JSS for short, is an Algerian association football club based in the town of Méridja in the Béchar Province... |
Ligue Nationale (Groupe Centre-Ouest): 1st | ? | ? | 2011–12 |
| MO Béjaïa MO Béjaïa Mouloudia Olympique de Béjaïa is an Algerian football club based in Béjaïa, Algeria. Founded in 1954, the team currently plays in the second division, one level below the Algerian Championnat National.... |
Ligue Nationale (Groupe Centre-Est): 1st | ? | ? | 2011–12 |
| MO Constantine MO Constantine Mouloudia Olympique de Constantine is an Algerian soccer club based in Constantine, founded in 1939 by the reformer Abd al Hamid Ben Badis. The club colors are Blue and white.-National titles:* Algerian Championnat National: 1* Algerian Cup:... |
12th | ? | ? | 2003–04 |
| MSP Batna MSP Batna Mouloudia Sportive Populaire de Batna is an Algerian football club based in the city of Batna, Algeria... |
8th | ? | ? | 2010–11 |
| Olympique de Médéa Olympique de Médéa Olympique de Médéa , , also known as l'OM Médéa is an Algerian Ligue 2 football club based in Médéa. The club was founded in 1945. They came in fifth-position in the Ligue Inter-Régions de football in the 2009/10 season... |
5th | ? | ? | 2010–11 |
| Paradou AC Paradou AC Paradou AC is an Algerian football club based in Algiers. They play their home games at the Omar Hammadi Stadium.Founded in 1994 by members of the Hydra AC junior team, the club play in blue and yellow... |
14th | ? | ? | 2007–08 |
| RC Kouba RC Kouba Raed Chabab Kouba is an Algerian football club based in Kouba, a district of Algiers. It was founded in 1942. They play at the Stade Omar Benhaddad.-Performance in CAF competitions:* African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1 appearance... |
6th | ? | ? | 2009–10 |
| SA Mohammadia SA Mohammadia Sarri Amel Mohammadia is an Algerian football club located in Mohammadia, Algeria. It currently plays in Algerian Championnat National 2. The team's colors are orange.... |
9th | ? | ? | ? |
| US Biskra US Biskra US Biskra is an Algerian football club based in Biskra. The club was founded in 1934 and its colors are green and black. Their stadium, the Complexe Sportif d'El Alia, has a capacity of some 15,000... |
11th | ? | ? | 2006–07 |
| USM Annaba USM Annaba Union Sportive de la Medina d'Annaba is an Algerian football club based in Annaba. It was founded in 1983. They play at the 40,000 seat Stade 19 Mai 1956. The coach is Latrèche.-Current squad :As of November 6, 2010:... |
Ligue 1: 14th | ? | ? | 2011–12 |
| USM Bel-Abbès USM Bel-Abbès USM Bel-Abbès is an Algerian football club located in Sidi-Bel-Abbès, Algeria. It currently plays in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2. The team's colors are green and red.-Honors:*Algerian Cup: 1*Algerian Championnat National 2: 3... |
4th | ? | ? | 2006–07 |
| USM Blida USM Blida Union Sportive Medinet Blida , known as USM Blida for short, is an Algerian football club based in Blida founded in 1932. The club currently plays in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 and plays its home games at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker.... |
Ligue 1: 15th | ? | ? | 2011–12 |
Relegated teams (from Ligue 2 to Ligue Nationale)
| Season | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 2010–11 2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 -League table:-Results:... |
AB Mérouana AB Mérouana Amel Baladiet Mérouana is an Algerian Championnat National 2 football club based in Mérouana. The club was founded in 1933.-External links:*... , CR Témouchent CR Témouchent Chabab Riadhi de Témouchent, better known as CR Témouchent, is an Algerian football club in Aïn Témouchent founded in 1961. The club currently plays in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2, the second highest tier in Algerian football... |
Relegated teams (from Ligue 1 to Ligue 2)
| Season | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 2010–11 2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The 2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 was the forty-seventh season of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with MC Alger as the defending champions. The league started on September 24, 2010... |
CA Bordj Bou Arreridj CA Bordj Bou Arreridj Chabab Ahly Bordj Bou Arréridj , known as CA Bord Bou Arréridj or simply CABBA for short, is an Algerian football club based in Bordj Bou Arreridj, founded in 1931. The club colours are yellow and black... , USM Annaba USM Annaba Union Sportive de la Medina d'Annaba is an Algerian football club based in Annaba. It was founded in 1983. They play at the 40,000 seat Stade 19 Mai 1956. The coach is Latrèche.-Current squad :As of November 6, 2010:... , USM Blida USM Blida Union Sportive Medinet Blida , known as USM Blida for short, is an Algerian football club based in Blida founded in 1932. The club currently plays in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 and plays its home games at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker.... |
Promoted teams (from Ligue Nationale to Ligue 2)
| Season | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 2010–11 2010–11 Championnat National de Football Amateur The 2010–11 Championnat National de football Amateur is the first season in the league system since its establishment in 1962. A total of 28 teams are contesting the league... |
JS Saoura JS Saoura Jeunesse Sportive de la Saoura, known as JS Saoura or JSS for short, is an Algerian association football club based in the town of Méridja in the Béchar Province... , MO Béjaïa MO Béjaïa Mouloudia Olympique de Béjaïa is an Algerian football club based in Béjaïa, Algeria. Founded in 1954, the team currently plays in the second division, one level below the Algerian Championnat National.... |
Champions
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ES Sétif Entente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1... WA Tlemcen Widad Amel Tlemcen , known as WA Tlemcen or WAT for short, is an Algerian football club based in Tlemcen. It was founded in 1962. Their home stadium is Stade Akit Lotfi.-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
CA Bordj Bou Arreridj Chabab Ahly Bordj Bou Arréridj , known as CA Bord Bou Arréridj or simply CABBA for short, is an Algerian football club based in Bordj Bou Arreridj, founded in 1931. The club colours are yellow and black... , RC Kouba RC Kouba Raed Chabab Kouba is an Algerian football club based in Kouba, a district of Algiers. It was founded in 1942. They play at the Stade Omar Benhaddad.-Performance in CAF competitions:* African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1 appearance... , SA Mohammadia SA Mohammadia Sarri Amel Mohammadia is an Algerian football club located in Mohammadia, Algeria. It currently plays in Algerian Championnat National 2. The team's colors are orange.... ASM Oran Association Sportive Musulmane d'Oran , is an Algerian soccer club based in Oran, founded in 1933. The club colours are green and white.-Achievements:*Algerian Championnat National 2: 1*Algerian Championnat National... CA Bordj Bou Arreridj Chabab Ahly Bordj Bou Arréridj , known as CA Bord Bou Arréridj or simply CABBA for short, is an Algerian football club based in Bordj Bou Arreridj, founded in 1931. The club colours are yellow and black... , RC Kouba RC Kouba Raed Chabab Kouba is an Algerian football club based in Kouba, a district of Algiers. It was founded in 1942. They play at the Stade Omar Benhaddad.-Performance in CAF competitions:* African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1 appearance... NA Hussein Dey Nasr Athlétique de Hussein Dey is an Algerian football club based in Hussein Dey, Algiers. The club was founded in 1947 by the merger of three clubs from Hussein Dey: Nedjma Sport de Hussein Dey, l’Idéal Club de la Glacière and l’Espérance Sportive de Léveilley. Their home stadium is Stade Frères... , ASO Chlef ASO Chlef Association Sportive Olympique de Chlef is an Algerian football club based in Chlef, founded in 1947. The club colours are red and white. Their venue, Stade Mohamed Boumezrag has a capacity of some 30,000.-History:... US Chaouia US Chaouia is an Algerian football club based in Oum El Bouaghi that is currently playing in the Inter-régions Division . The club was founded in 1936 and its colors are yellow and black... CS Constantine Club Sportif Constantinois , known as CS Constantine or CSC for short, is an Algerian football club based in Constantine. It was founded in 1926. Their home stadium is Stade Chahid Hamlaoui... , GC Mascara GC Mascara Ghali Club Mascara is an Algerian football club located in Mascara, Algeria. It currently plays in the Inter-régions Division .... , OMR El Annasser OMR El Annasser Olympic Mostakbel Ruisseau de El Annasser is an Algerian football club based in Mohamed Belouizdad, quarter of Algiers.-History:It was founded in 1962, the year of the Algerian Independence. The club played one season in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and was just one year later relegated to... 2004–05 Algerian Championnat National 2 The Algerian Championnat National 2 season 2004–06 is the thirteenth season of the league under its current title and fifteenth season under its current league division format... : US Biskra US Biskra US Biskra is an Algerian football club based in Biskra. The club was founded in 1934 and its colors are green and black. Their stadium, the Complexe Sportif d'El Alia, has a capacity of some 15,000... 2005–06 Algerian Championnat National 2 The Algerian Championnat National 2 season 2005-06 is the thirteenth season of the league under its current title and fifteenth season under its current league division format... : OMR El Annasser OMR El Annasser Olympic Mostakbel Ruisseau de El Annasser is an Algerian football club based in Mohamed Belouizdad, quarter of Algiers.-History:It was founded in 1962, the year of the Algerian Independence. The club played one season in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and was just one year later relegated to... 2006–07 Algerian Championnat National 2 The Algerian Championnat National 2 season 2006–07 is the thirteenth season of the league under its current title and fifteenth season under its current league division format... : USM Annaba USM Annaba Union Sportive de la Medina d'Annaba is an Algerian football club based in Annaba. It was founded in 1983. They play at the 40,000 seat Stade 19 Mai 1956. The coach is Latrèche.-Current squad :As of November 6, 2010:... 2007–08 Algerian Championnat National 2 The Algerian Championnat National 2 season 2007-08 is the thirteenth season of the league under its current title and fifteenth season under its current league division format... : MC El Eulma MC El Eulma MC El Eulma is an Algerian football club based in El Eulma. The club was founded in 1936 and its colors are green and red. Their stadium, the Complexe Sportif d'El Alia, has a capacity of some 30,000.... 2008–09 Algerian Championnat National 2 The Algerian Championnat National 2 season 2008–09 is the fifteenth season of the league under its current title and seventeenth season under its current league division format... : WA Tlemcen WA Tlemcen Widad Amel Tlemcen , known as WA Tlemcen or WAT for short, is an Algerian football club based in Tlemcen. It was founded in 1962. Their home stadium is Stade Akit Lotfi.-Performance in CAF competitions:... 2009–10 Algerian Championnat National 2 The Algerian Championnat National 2 season 2009–10 is the sixtieth season of the league under its current title and eighteenth season under its current league division format... : MC Saïda MC Saïda Mouloudia Club Saïda, or MC Saïda for short, is an Algerian football club based in the city of Saïda founded in 1957. They play at the 6,000 seat Stade Frères Braci... |
2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 -League table:-Results:... : CS Constantine CS Constantine Club Sportif Constantinois , known as CS Constantine or CSC for short, is an Algerian football club based in Constantine. It was founded in 1926. Their home stadium is Stade Chahid Hamlaoui... |