Nabil Maâloul announced his resignation as head coach of CR Belouizdad on Saturday after a 2-2 draw with USM Alger at the 5 July Stadium. The match was a seventh-round clash in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle.
Resignation confirmed after the match
Maâloul confirmed his decision to leave during the post-match press conference. CR Belouizdad had not released an official statement on the matter by the time of the report.
Chaotic scenes during the game
The touchline boiled over into chaos and Maâloul was sent off. According to GOAL, Mustapha Ghorbal showed Maâloul a red card during the match. According to GOAL, Ghorbal awarded three penalties and dismissed USM Alger's Abada.
Uncertainty over the next step
According to the Algerian newspaper El Khabar, Maâloul walked away after just six matches in charge. Press reports suggest Maâloul and club officials could meet later to discuss the situation. There was doubt over whether the resignation was final or a decision taken in the heat of the moment.