Algeria Football Federation negotiating Vahid Halilhodzic return

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The 66-year-old Bosnian coach unceremoniously quit the Desert Foxes soon after steering them to the last-16 round of the 2014 Fifa World Cup

The Algerian Football Federation (Faf) are discussing the return of Vahid Halilhodzic to the national team.

Despite guiding Algeria to the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in their World Cup history, Halilhodzic stepped down from his post after three years. There were many passionate pleas for him to stay from fans and Algeria president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Faf’s now confirming that they are talking to Halilhodzic. Faf president Kheireddine Zetchi said the former Paris Saint Germain coach is among a list of others they are negotiating with.