Islam Slimaaaaaniiii…… That’s how commentators mention his name whenever he finds the back of the net for Algeria, Sporting Lisbon, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Fernabahce, Lyon, Coritiba among so many other teams.
Islam Slimani returns to CR Belouizdad after 11 years abroad. He is a journeyman and therefore has an immense experience in world football.
Born and bred in Algiers, the former Algerian striker has made a good name for himself in Europe and Brazil.
On Wednesday, Slimani’s boyhood club, Belouizdad confirmed his return. The news is an exciting one for Algerian football as they are adding a big fish to the league.
He joined Belouizdad from Cheraga in 2009 and spent 4 years with the Algiers-based club before moving to Europe to sign for Sporting CP.
Islam is the all time record scorer for Algeria with 47 goals in 103 international caps.
Belouizdad expects the star striker to lead them to at least the semi-finals of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League.
He’s the second big name to join the Algerian League in the week after Riyad Boudebouz, former Real Betis, Saint-Ettiene and Celtic Attacking midfielder joined JS Kabylie.
