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Algerian Football Federation Issues Statement on New Coach

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The Algerian Football Federation is called FAF. FAF made a new statement today.

FAF said it trusts Antar Yahia. People call him "the warrior". He will help with the next games.

The statement talks about the new coach for the national football team. This is a big surprise.

FAF did not give many details yet. Fans want to know more soon.

The federation said it will share more news later. Many people are talking about this news.

Vocabulary6 words

Algerian Football Federation
the group that controls football in Algeria
statement
words that a group says in public
warrior
a person who fights; here, a strong nickname
coach
a person who trains a sports team
team
a group of players who play together
surprise
something you did not expect

Quiz

1. Who made the statement?
2. Who does FAF trust for coming matches?
3. True or False: FAF gave every detail about the new coach.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

The Algerian Football Federation is called _____. FAF made a new _____ today.

FAF said it trusts _____. People call him "the _____". He will help with the next games.

The statement talks about the new _____ for the national football _____. This is a big _____.

FAF did not give many _____ yet. Fans want to know more soon.

The federation said it will share more news later. Many people are talking about this _____.

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